Technician to develop the synthesis and advanced characterization of nanostructured and semiconductor materials. (Ref. 30267100043)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; Sur place; EUR 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Barcelona, Spain, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to advance synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials and semiconductors. The role includes disseminating results and supporting R&D project management.

The candidate should have background in inorganic chemistry, nanotechnology, and surface chemistry, with experience in publishing and project management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nanotechnology and surface chemistry.
• Experience publishing scientific articles.
• Experience managing scientific projects.

Responsabilités

• Synthesize nanoparticles and bulk semiconductors.
• Perform advanced characterization via TEM, XRD, XPS.
• Disseminate scientific results and support project management.

Connaissances

Nanotechnology

Surface chemistry

Outils

TEM

XRD

XPS

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 9 Nov 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number 30267100043 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Develop the synthesis and advanced characterization of nanostructured materials and semiconductors, as well as participate in the dissemination of scientific results and support for R&D project management.

Functions to be developed:

• Perform the synthesis of nanoparticles and bulk semiconductors.
• Carry out advanced characterization (TEM, XRD, XPS) of nanoparticles.
• Disseminate scientific results.
• Synthesis of nanoparticles using the hot injection method.
• Advanced characterization (TEM, XRD, XPS) of nanoparticles.
• Ligand exchange and surface functionalization.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Nanotechnology.
• Surface chemistry.

Professional Experience:

• Have participated in the publication of scientific articles.
• Have participated in the management of scientific projects.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

€37,316.64 gross per year (for a full-time position)

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Electronic Engineering (EEL) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08019 Street Av. Eduard Maristany, 16 Geofield