Research Support Technician - Advanced Electron Nanoscopy

ICN2; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research center in nanoscience is seeking a full-time Research Support Technician in the Advanced Electron Nanoscopy group. The role focuses on developing AI-enhanced automation for microscopy imaging, requiring strong programming skills and experience in materials science. The position offers temporary employment with competitive salary and relocation support.

Servicios

Life Insurance

Support for relocation issues

Formación

• Experience in AI programming and tools relevant to nanotechnology.
• Experience working in a group dedicated to materials science.

Responsabilidades

• Develop AI-enhanced automation of transmission electron microscopy imaging and spectra acquisition.
• Create AI protocols based on machine learning and computer vision.

Conocimientos

AI programming based on Python

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Educación

Computer Engineering

Gaming Engineering

Descripción del empleo

As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation.

Our 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 with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 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 Support Technician

Research area or group: Advanced Electron Nanoscopy

Description of Group/Project:

The focus of this position will be on AI-enhanced automation of transmission electron microscopy imaging and spectra acquisition, developing AI protocols based on ML, DL and computer vision within the project EDISON.

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

Develop AI-enhanced automation of transmission electron microscopy imaging and spectra acquisition, developing AI protocols based on ML, DL and computer vision within the project EDISON

Requirements:

• Education:

Computer Engineering, Gaming Engineering or similar.

• Knowledge and Professional Experience:

AI programming based on Python, Auto Script, Machine and Deep learning and computer vision.

To have experience working in a group dedicated to materials science and nanotechnology on applying similar tools.

• Personal competences:

Summary of conditions:

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Contract Length: Temporary (4 months)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.

Estimated Incorporation date:July 2025

How to apply:

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

• 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Deadline for applications: 17/06/2025

Equal opportunities:

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

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