Postdoctoral Researcher (2026DILIFRUA101)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona invites applications for a Postdoc researcher in chemistry-focused projects within the Research Management/Strategic Projects division. The role requires hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques and the supervision of students.

The position offers a competitive gross salary and a structured academic environment, with emphasis on independent and collaborative research across multiple techniques and facilities in Spain.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field required.
• English level: C1 or demonstrated via stays abroad; B2 acceptable.
• Catalan proficiency via certificate, studies in Catalonia, or interview.
• Experience in supervising students and in project management.

Responsibilities

• Postdoc researcher will conduct independent and collaborative research.
• Supervise and co-direct students; contribute to mentoring.
• Manage projects and coordinate activities within research groups.
• Utilize specified software and techniques to advance experimental work.

Skills

Synchrotron techniques

Image techniques

NanoSIMS

Design of Experiments

Biomaterials

Separation techniques

Supervision of students

Project management

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Other degree

Tools

Athena

Quasar

Fastosh

Design Expert

ImageJ

DragonFly

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 13 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Reference Number 101158453 - HORIZON Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job position

Postdoc researcher

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

Knowledge in the softwares: Athena, Quasar, Fastosh, Design Expert, ImageJ, DragonFly.
Knowledge in synchrotron radiation techniques, image techniques, nanoSIMS, Design of Experiments, biomaterials and separation techniques.
Experience in the supervision and codirection of students.
Project manager experience.

26.820,60€ gross salary per year.

Eligibility criteria

- Degree: 25 points
Ph.D. in Chemistry 25, Others 10
- Languages: 25 points
English C1 or demonstrated through stays abroad 15 punts, English B2, 5 points.
Catalan 10 points (Demonstrated through a certificate, studies in Catalonia, or an interview).
- Research experience: 50 points
Specified in job position requirements: 50

A minimum of 70 points is required to be eligible.

Selection process

A single curricular phase and only in case of a tie, an interview.

Any application that is not submitted in this way will not be included in the selection process.

Programmes: H2020 – European Union - SPECTRA- 101158453

Any application that is not submitted in this way will not be included in the selection process.