Lead Applied Deposition Scientist (ALD/MLD/VPI)

CIC nanoGUNE; España; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CIC nanoGUNE in Spain's Basque Country invites applications for a research position in the Nanomaterials Group led by Prof. Mato Knez.

The group focuses on synthesis, chemical functionalization, and nanoscale engineering of novel materials, bridging fundamental nanoscience with high-impact industrial applications. The successful candidate will design and execute applied research using ALD, MLD and VPI, collaborate with industry partners, and drive proof-of-concept solutions while developing

Qualifications

• Holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrates a proactive, application-driven mindset with a strong motivation to interface with industry, manage technology transfer initiatives, and deliver against collaborative R&D milestones.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills, with full professional and technical fluency in both English and Spanish.

Responsabilités

• Industrial & Applied Project Execution: Leading the experimental design, execution, and delivery of applied research projects involving ALD, MLD, and VPI tailored to target industrial specifications.
• Partner & Stakeholder Management: Serving as the key technical liaison for industrial partners and applied technology centers, translating commercial needs into structured research roadmaps.
• Process & Materials Engineering: Developing, optimizing, and scaling up novel vapor-phase deposition recipes, surface functionalization strategies, and organic–inorganic hybrid materials.
• Application-Specific Testing & Reporting: Designing and coordinating functional testing regimens tailored to target sectors, analyzing material performance and delivering high-quality technical reports, project deliverables, and patent applications.
• Business Development & Funding Acquisition: Supporting the group leader in identifying public and private funding opportunities, co-authoring collaborative grant proposals (regional, national, and EU), and presenting proof-of-concept solutions to prospective industrial clients.

Connaissances

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Ph.D. in Materials Science or related discipline

Outils

ALD systems

MLD processes

VPI processes

SEM

XRD

AFM

FTIR/Raman

Description du poste

CIC nanoGUNE in Spain's Basque Country invites applications for a research position in the Nanomaterials Group led by Prof. Mato Knez.

The group focuses on synthesis, chemical functionalization, and nanoscale engineering of novel materials, bridging fundamental nanoscience with high-impact industrial applications. The successful candidate will design and execute applied research using ALD, MLD and VPI, collaborate with industry partners, and drive proof-of-concept solutions while developing