Job offer

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research center in Spain seeks a candidate for a full-time role focused on the development of drug-delivery systems using engineered nanoparticles. This position offers a unique opportunity at the intersection of nanotechnology, physics, engineering, and biomedicine. Responsibilities include nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and developing devices simulating atherosclerotic plaque conditions, with potential for PhD scholarships thereafter.

Formación

• Ideal candidate background in chemistry, physics, engineering, or nanoscience.

Responsabilidades

• Developing and characterizing nanoparticles for drug encapsulation.
• Investigating rheological and structural properties under shear stress.
• Developing microfluidic and flow devices for cardiovascular research.

Conocimientos

Chemistry

Physics

Engineering

Nanoscience

Educación

Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or Nanoscience

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company: Fundación Biofísica Bizkaia
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 22 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The IBF is a joint research centre of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). In partnership with Fundación Biofísica Bizkaia (FBB), the centre focuses on advancing knowledge about the physical and chemical processes underlying biology and disease. With the FBB accredited as a Basque Excellence Research Centre (BERC) by the Basque Government, the IBF and FBB partnership enjoys a strong national and international reputation, and provides outstanding shared facilities for advanced biophysical and structural biology approaches in a new research building in the main Leioa campus of the UPV/EHU.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and characterization of polypeptide and polymer nanoparticles engineered to encapsulate cardiovascular drugs and respond to high shear stress environments characteristic of atherosclerotic plaques. The work will involve synthesis and formulation of nanoparticles, investigation of their rheological and structural properties under shear using small-angle scattering techniques, assessment of their drug solubilization and release profiles, and the development of microfluidic and flow devices that mirror conditions in the atherosclerotic plaque. We offer a unique opportunity to work at the interface of nanotechnology, soft matter physics, engineering, and biomedicine within an interdisciplinary research environment.

The ideal candidate will have a background in chemistry, physics, engineering, or nanoscience. The contract period is from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. This position offers the possibility to apply for general and neutrionic specific PhD scholarships by the Basque Government to start in January 2027, after completing this 1-year contract. One requirement for obtaining the PhD scholarships is that the candidate is registered as a resident of the Basque Country prior to January 1st.

Application procedure
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Applications should be addressed through the Biofisika website contact page (http://biofisika.org/contact/), adding the subject: [Job Application:136_MCardenas]. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon arrival. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file including:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic certification
• A motivation letter
• Contact details of 2 referees

Deadline: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a background in chemistry, physics, engineering, or nanoscience.