Physics Applied to Nanostructures: Design, Optimization, and Responsible Applications. Correlation of Structure Optoelectronic Response Performance in Semiconducting Polymer Nanoparticles

csic; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, through the Instituto de Estructura de la Materia in Madrid, invites applications for a doctoral candidate position within the PANDORA-SORP project. The role focuses on design, fabrication, and advanced characterization of semiconducting polymer nanoparticles to explore confinement-induced effects and tuned internal structure.

You will work in an interdisciplinary team on sensing platforms, with 35 hours per week and a starting date in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or related field.
• Experience or strong interest in soft matter physics, materials science, and optics.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize semiconducting polymer nanoparticles.
• Study confinement-induced effects and tune internal structure to control optical/electronic properties.
• Support integration into sensing platforms and evaluate under realistic conditions.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Organisation/Company Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas Department Instituto de Estructura de la Materia Research Field Physics » Applied physics Technology » Nanotechnology Physics » Optics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2027 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking for a doctoral candidate to work in PANDORA-SORP project, funded by the spanish research agency. This project addresses the design, fabrication, and advanced characterization of semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (NPs) to understand how confinement-induced physical effects and controlled tuning of internal structure govern their optical and electronic properties. NPs will be dispersed in aqueous environments, enabling integration into sensing platforms and evaluation under realistic conditions.

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Applied physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Nanotechnology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Optics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Strong aptitude and proactive attitude towards the development of innovative experimental instrumentation, including experimental automation, automated data processing and analysis, instrument control, and integration of communication protocols with complex scientific setups. A background in soft matter physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or related disciplines is highly desirable.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Instituto de Estructura de la Materia, CSIC Country Spain State/Province Madrid City Madrid Postal Code 28006 Street C/ Serrano 121, Geofield