Predoctoral Researcher - Biohybrid molecular–microbial architectures for electron transfer engineering

BCMATERIALS – Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BCMATERIALS – Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures in Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain, invites applications for a research position focused on the synthesis and physical characterization of functional molecules.

The candidate should hold a BSc and MSc in Chemistry or Materials Science, have hands-on experience in organic and inorganic synthesis, and be familiar with molecular characterization methods (NMR, MS, UV-Vis, fluorescence) and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• BSc and MSc in Chemistry, Materials Science or a closely related discipline.
• Practical experience in organic, inorganic or coordination compound synthesis and purification.
• Familiar with molecular characterisation methods (for example NMR, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis, fluorescence, or electrochemistry).
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

Skills

Organic synthesis

Inorganic synthesis

Purification techniques

Molecular characterization

English proficiency

Education

BSc in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

NMR

Mass spectrometry

UV-Vis

Electrochemistry

Job description

BCMATERIALS – Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures

Organisation/Company BCMATERIALS – Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 29 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 7 Jan 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 seek a highly motivated candidate with strong background in chemistry or molecular materials, and a strong interest in the synthesis and physical characterization of functional molecules.

Required:

• BSc and MSc in Chemistry, Materials Science or a closely related discipline.
• Practical experience in organic, inorganic or coordination compound synthesis and purification.
• Familiar with molecular characterisation methods (for example NMR, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis, fluorescence, or electrochemistry).
• Good written and spoken English.

Desired:

• Experience with donor-acceptor molecules, molecular photochemistry, redox-active systems or molecular self-assembly.
• Experience in electrochemistry, time-resolved spectroscopy, transient absorption or electron-transfer kinetics.
• Familiarity with lipid bilayers, vesicles, supported membranes or bioelectrochemical systems is advantageous but not required.

Additional skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Interest in learning complementary methods across synthesis, photophysics, electrochemistry and membrane-based systems.
• Spanish is an advantage but is not required.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute BCMATERIALS - Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures Country Spain State/Province Bizkaia City Leioa Postal Code 48940 Street Building Martina Casiano – 3rd. Floor, UPV/EHU Science Park, B. Sarriena s/n