Research Engineer - Tools developer for LSQUANT platform (Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience)

The mission of the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) is to achieve the highest level of scientific and technological excellence in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Its research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018, 2018-2022, and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 19 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Job Title : Research Engineer - Tools Developer for LSQUANT Platform

Research Area or Group : Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience Group

Description of Group / Project :

The TCN group is launching an activity on marrying Artificial Intelligence with its activities and numerical tools to access charge transport information in complex (disordered) van der Waals heterostructures. The project will contribute to the establishment of such a platform and interface with in-house computational artillery of TCN ( and to demonstrate the predictive power of the methodology on neuromorphic computing applications.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Develop APIs for various codebases within the group.
• Maintain Docker images to ensure they are up-to-date with the group's ongoing code development.
• Address and resolve security issues between the front end and back end.
• Create a user database for the Bespokematerial project.
• Develop a tool that allows users to select a custom backend provider (AWS, Azure, or Google) for running experiments.
• Create a marketplace where users can share resources with each other.
• Add Gradio interface nodes specific to Siesta and LS-Quant.
• Create tools to handle large file transfers in the backend.

Requirements :

• Education : Bachelor in Physics or Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Experience : Programming in Python / C languages.
• Personal Competences : Demonstrated competitive ability in using DFT simulations and machine learning techniques.

Demonstrated strong coding skills and a passion for UX / UI design.

Summary of Conditions :

• Contract Length : Temporary (6 months)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support for relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.

Estimated Incorporation Date : as soon as possible

How to Apply :

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following :

• 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Applications will be continuously reviewed.

ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

ICN2 is following the procedure for the contract of people with disabilities according to article 59 of the Royal Decree 1 / 2015, of 30 October.