As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers.
Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 19 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research area or group: Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group
Description of Group/Project:
The Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group at ICN2 is focused on the discovery and technological development of cutting-edge nanotechnology towards diagnostics, food safety, and environmental applications. The group exploits phenomena that occur at the nanoscale to generate simple and novel biosensing platforms. They hold a wide expertise in cells, pathogens, DNA, proteins, and small molecules detection using both optical and electrochemical approaches.
The main objective of the Merkoçi group is to design nanotech devices that can be used even by non-professional people for fast diagnostics at home or a doctor's office, control of food quality, and safety and security applications where either an emergency exists or an alternative method toward sophisticated and expensive laboratory instrumentation is required.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
The candidate will optimize a lateral flow electrochemical device, building on our previous work, to prototype a multiplexed platform for the rapid detection of various resistance determinants. The candidate will be responsible for fabricating these devices and will be provided with all the necessary tools. Additionally, the candidate will functionalize the electrodes, perform electrochemical measurements, and validate the sensor's performance in the laboratory.
Postdoctoral researcher to be hired in the framework of the project "Polymerase Amplification combined into a Paper-based electrochemical lateral flow arraY for antimicrobial Resistance qUantification" (PLEC2021-007972).
Requirements:
Education: PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.
Knowledge and Professional Experience: High level in English. Experience in electrochemical biosensors, skills in developing graphene-based electrodes, synthesis of nanomaterials, and electrical engineering. Shown experience with publications related to this topic is requested.
Personal Competences: Ability to work with deadlines, creativity, proactivity in research ideas and activities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work within a research group including collaboration with other international teams.
Summary of Conditions:
Full-time work (37.5h/week)
Contract Length: Temporary (end of project: 30/06/2025)
Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
Support for relocation issues.
Life Insurance.
Estimated Incorporation Date: as soon as possible
How to Apply:
All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:
2 Reference letters or referee contacts.
Deadline for Applications: 6th December 2024
Equal Opportunities:
ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities. ICN2 is following the procedure for the contract of people with disabilities according to article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.
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