Biosensor Lead: Gold Nanoparticles for Genetic Detection

UniOvi; España; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIOVI seeks a predoctoral researcher for 4 months to join the GEAB Analytical and Bioanalytical Spectrometry groups, developing biosensors for genetic material using gold nanoparticles.

Responsibilities include nanoparticle synthesis and functionalization, and using spectroscopic, chromatographic and mass spectrometry tools for characterization, plus chemometrics for spectral data analysis. Start date 1 Nov 2026; fixed-term position in Spain.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and a Master's in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Analytical/Bioanalytical Sciences or equivalent.
• Qualified candidates may have related curricula combining bachelor plus master level studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop biosensors for genetic material using gold nanoparticles.
• Synthesize and functionalize nanoparticles for analytical applications.
• Use spectroscopic, chromatographic and mass spectrometry tools for characterization.
• Apply chemometrics for spectral data analysis.

Skills

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Chemometrics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Master's Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Master's Degree in Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences

Job description

UNIOVI seeks a predoctoral researcher for 4 months to join the GEAB Analytical and Bioanalytical Spectrometry groups, developing biosensors for genetic material using gold nanoparticles.

Responsibilities include nanoparticle synthesis and functionalization, and using spectroscopic, chromatographic and mass spectrometry tools for characterization, plus chemometrics for spectral data analysis. Start date 1 Nov 2026; fixed-term position in Spain.