Lead Your Own Nanoscience Group: 4‑Year Junior Leader

CIC nanoGUNE; España; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CIC nanoGUNE invites outstanding early-career scientists to establish their own independent junior group as part of a four-year Junior Group Leader appointment. Successful candidates will lead a research line, access world-class infrastructure, and pursue external funding with support from our grant office.

English proficiency and a strong postdoc record are essential as bilingual collaborations span international partners. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Excellent postdoctoral track record with publications at the highest level.
• Demonstrated scientific independence and international research experience.
• Original research proposal that builds on nanoGUNE's infrastructure and knowledge base.
• Ambition and capacity to build and lead a research team and secure external funding.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead their own junior group at nanoGUNE with scientific independence.
• Conduct ambitious frontier research and pursue external funding opportunities.
• Publish results and build the team with institutional support.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent research experience

Postdoctoral track record

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Biology or related discipline

Job description

CIC nanoGUNE invites outstanding early-career scientists to establish their own independent junior group as part of a four-year Junior Group Leader appointment. Successful candidates will lead a research line, access world-class infrastructure, and pursue external funding with support from our grant office.

English proficiency and a strong postdoc record are essential as bilingual collaborations span international partners. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.