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International Research Project Manager (pre-award)

  • How to Apply:

    Interested candidates should send an email to the head of Strategic Projects Unit, Laura Cabana (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with: 

    • Detailed CV, including a list of references with contact details
    • Cover letter (max 300-400 words) with: self-introduction, experience related to the job offer details, your goals in this position. 

    E-mail subject: International Research Project Manager – ‘your name’ 

    Closing date: 10 October 2026 or until a successful candidate is found

    Further information/Doubts: Laura Cabana (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) 


    As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. 
    Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. 
  • Referencia: SCI-014
  • Categoria: SCIENTIFIC
  • We Offer:
    • Indefinite contract (with 6 months probationary period) with funding secured for 2 years.
    • Full-time position
    • Salary according to qualifications and experience following CSIC scales.
    • Balance of work and personal life: Partial remote working, flexible timetable, 22 days of holidays plus 6/7 days for personal matters.
    • ICMAB is one of the top research institutions in Spain (Severo Ochoa seal of excellence) with an excellent environment between workers.
    • ICMAB is located in the UAB Campus, with: cycle lanes to nearby towns and cycle parking, public transportation to Barcelona and nearby cities and car parking spots; green areas (also ICMAB has a nice terrace); broad offer of cafeterias and canteens; Gym installations with discounts for UAB campus people, etc. 
      https://www.uab.cat/web/life-on-campus/services-1345666366658.html  
    • Career development: great offer of training opportunities and individual plan + follow-up with supervisor.
    • Incorporation: Early 2027 

The recently created European Projects Office aims to support proposal preparation and project management for researchers. The mission of the team is to support the elaboration of competitive proposals to European and International funding. The office seeks effective collaborations with top-tier research centers, and both local and international institutions within relevant areas. The office will be composed of specialists that will be involved in preaward and post-award activities. They will report to the Strategic Projects Unit head and work closely with ICMAB researchers. 


The successful candidate will join the European Projects Office and will be responsible for implementing several activities that can include: 

  • Promote the participation of ICMAB researchers in European/international calls suitable for the groups and projects to be developed.
  • Professional support for the preparation of European/International proposals: suitability to the topic/call, consortium building, proposal review…
  • Collaborate closely with PIs to identify calls of their interest and to craft compelling research proposals.
  • ‘Infodays’ and training organisation for ICMAB researchers in collaboration with other entities.
  • Analysis and indicators of the ICMAB participation in European Projects. Implement a strategy to improve this participation.
  • Get involved with ICMAB coordinated projects and participate in project management and coordination activities.
  • Lead the implementation of project’s monitoring and evaluation activities: Ensure the financial and technical reporting is well planned and executed.

Requirements 

  • Proven experience as European/International Research Manager (pre-award and/or post-award), mainly in an academic scientific environment.
  • Experience and training in Horizon Europe proposals preparation and/or projects management will be a plus.
  • A MsC/PhD in Materials science related topics will be valuable (chemistry, physics, biomedicine, nanoscience…)
  • Full command (advanced level) of English and Spanish, any other European languages desirable.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to distill complex technical information. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build a fluid relationship with different types of collaborators and actors in the ecosystem. Collaborative teamwork skills. 

 

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PhD Open Position: Novel Quantum Materials for Spintronics

  • How to Apply:

    The deadline for submitting applications is the 15th of July of 2026.

    Interested candidates should send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. including the following information:

    ·      CV.

    ·      Letter of motivation.

    ·      Contact details of at least one reference person (two is desirable).

    ICMAB is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.
  • Referencia: SCI-011
  • Categoria: SCIENTIFIC
  • Teaser: We invite you to embark into an exciting PhD project at the frontier of quantum materials and spintronics.
  • We Offer:

    Type of contract: Full-time contract

    Lenght: 4 years

    Salary: Gross annual salary in accordance with the CSIC salary policy.

 The project focuses on exploting emergent magnetic, topological and quantum phenomena in low-dimensional and correlated materials, aiming to develop energy-efficient platforms for information processing and storage. The successful candidate will combine advanced experimental techniques with data analysis and modelling, working in a colleborative international environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Requirements

  • Official master's degree, essential for enrolment in the PhD programme, with strong background in Materials Science, Physics, Nanotechnology or related disciplines.
  • Fluency in written/spoken English.
  • High motivation for experimental research. 

About ACNM group and ICMAB

You will join the "Advanced Characterization and Nanostructued Materials" group at ICMAB. Our aim is to develop both fundamental and applied knowledge for the implementation of functional oxide materials in emerging technologies, such as spintronics. We have extense espertise in understanding the relationship between microstructure and properties, and its potential application in the design and fabrication of innovative electromagnetic devices.

ICMAB – CSIC is a multidisciplinary global reference centre for the cutting-edge research of functional materials for electronics, energy and health which fosters knowledge transfer and it is characterized by its internationalization and its education, inclusion and diversity policies. ICMAB-CSIC is committed to know-how transfer to productive sectors as well as to participate in educational and outreach activities. Since 2016, ICMAB -CSIC has been awarded for three consecutive periods with the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence distinction.

ICMAB-CSIC, with over 250 members from 47 nationalities, is a more than three decades old research institute located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) campus, surrounded by other research and technological centres and with access to many state-of-the art equipment and scientific facilities. Moreover, ICMAB-CSIC has its own scientific services equipped with the newest scientific instrumentation and with highly specialised technical staff available to the scientific community.

ICMAB-CSIC stands out for its great training activity at the doctoral level. Training on technical, scientific and transversal skills are offered to ICMAB-CSIC personnel. Moreover, ICMAB-CSIC has coordinated 2 Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND doctoral training programs on advanced functional materials: DOCFAM (2017-2022) and DOCFAM+ (2023-2028) where a total of 48 doctoral students have been trained (18 at the ICMAB).

 

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PhD position: Development of Nanomaterials for Cancer Imaging

  • How to Apply:

    The deadline for submitting applications is the 8th of February. Shortlisting and interviews will take place within the last week of February. The starting day is flexible, but the candidates are expected to start no later than July 2026. Interested candidates should send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. including the following information:

    ·      CV.

    ·      Letter of motivation.

    ·      Contact details of at least one reference person (two is desirable).

    ICMAB is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.
  • Referencia: SCI-009
  • Categoria: SCIENTIFIC
  • Teaser: We offer a 4-year predoctoral position to join the group of Nanoparticles & Nanocomposites (nn.icmab.es) at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (www.icmab.es) under the supervision of Dr. Juan Pellico.
  • We Offer:

    Type of contract: Full-time contract

    Lenght: 4 years

    Salary: Gross annual salary in accordance with the CSIC salary policy.

The successful candidate will join the NN research group to develop nanomaterials for imaging blood flow dynamics in cancer using nuclear imaging techniques. This position involves pursuing a PhD thesis under the supervision of Dr. Pellico as part of the project "NanoFLOW” funded by the European Research Council (ERC-CoG2025).

Main tasks

This project aims to develop smart imaging agents based on single particle tracers to image alterations of the blood flow dynamics in cancer by positron emission particle tracking. The candidate is expected to carry out the following tasks:

  • Design and synthesise polymeric nanoparticles with high colloidal stability, controlled elasticity and low adhesion to cells.
  • Carry out comprehensive characterisation of the novel materials including analysis of protein corona, evaluation of the mechanical properties and in vitro performance under simulated in vivo conditions.
  • Conduct in vivo imaging studies in healthy and cancer mouse models with our collaborators.

Requirements

  • Bachelor´s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Biomedicine or similar.
  • Official master´s degree, essential for enrolment in the PhD programme, with strong background in Materials Science, Nanomedicine, Nanotechnology or related disciplines.
  • Fluency in written/spoken English.
  • Prior experience in laboratory techniques for synthetic chemistry.
  •  Availability to carry out short stays in other laboratories within Spain.

Personal skills & others

  • High motivation for experimental research and good attitude for collaborative work.
  • Strong time management skills, working independently in an organized and project-focused manner.
  • Willingness to travel to attend conferences, meetings with collaborators, etc.

What it will also be valued

  • Previous experience in synthesis of polymeric nanomaterials will be highly valued.
  • Experience in nuclear imaging techniques will be also positively considered.
  • Experience in characterisation techniques such as TEM/SEM/IR/DLS/XRD is desired but not mandatory.

About N&N group and ICMAB

The N&N is a multidisciplinary group mainly focused in the rational synthesis of nanoparticles and nanocomposites and the study of their structural-functional properties including those related to the nano/bio interfaces. The group vision is to see our materials impacting in Nanomedicine, Information Technologies or Energy and Environment.

ICMAB – CSIC is a multidisciplinary global reference centre for the cutting-edge research of functional materials for electronics, energy and health which fosters knowledge transfer and it is characterized by its internationalization and its education, inclusion and diversity policies. ICMAB-CSIC is committed to know-how transfer to productive sectors as well as to participate in educational and outreach activities. Since 2016, ICMAB -CSIC has been awarded for three consecutive periods with the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence distinction.

ICMAB-CSIC, with over 250 members from 47 nationalities, is a more than three decades old research institute located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) campus, surrounded by other research and technological centres and with access to many state-of-the art equipment and scientific facilities. Moreover, ICMAB-CSIC has its own scientific services equipped with the newest scientific instrumentation and with highly specialised technical staff available to the scientific community.

Your PhD at ICMAB: ICMAB-CSIC stands out for its great training activity at the doctoral level. Training on technical, scientific and transversal skills are offered to ICMAB-CSIC personnel. Moreover, ICMAB-CSIC has coordinated 2 Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND doctoral training programs on advanced functional materials: DOCFAM (2017-2022) and DOCFAM+ (2023-2028) where a total of 48 doctoral students have been trained (18 at the ICMAB).

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Posición de Técnico/a de Laboratorio en Nanofotónica

  • How to Apply:

    Las personas interesadas deben enviar un correo electrónico a: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    • Carta de motivación (presentación personal, experiencia relevante y objetivos futuros)
    • CV detallado (incluyendo expediente académico)
    • Lista de referencias con datos de contacto 

     

    El proceso de contratación se realizará a través de la plataforma de empleo del CSIC. Es un proceso administrativo largo, pero se proporcionará apoyo durante el mismo.
    Fecha límite: El proceso de selección se cerrará el 31 de mayo de 2026 o cuando se encuentre una persona candidata adecuada.
    https://icmab.es/ 
  • Referencia: SCI-010
  • Categoria: SCIENTIFIC
  • Teaser: Posición de Técnico/a de Laboratorio en Nanofotónica en el Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) en el marco del proyecto europeo HORIZONEIC-2023-PATHFINDEROPEN RADIANT (Chiral LEDs based in Photonic Architectures)
  • We Offer:

    La persona seleccionada se incorporará al proyecto europeo HORIZONEIC-2023-PATHFINDEROPEN RADIANT (Chiral LEDs based in Photonic Architectures): https://radiant-pathfinder.eu/ , bajo la supervisión del Prof. Agustín Mihi

Project Description

TOPIC: Integración de nanoestructuras fotónicas en LEDs
LUGAR: Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) (España)
DURACIÓN: 12 meses (inicio previsto: julio de 2026)
FINANCIACIÓN: La persona seleccionada se incorporará al proyecto europeo HORIZON-EIC-2023-PATHFINDEROPEN RADIANT (Chiral LEDs based in Photonic Architectures):
https://radiant-pathfinder.eu/ 

En nuestro grupo (https://nanophotonics.icmab.es) nos centramos en la exploración de propiedades nanofotónicas en la interacción luz-materia con un enfoque distintivo: nuestras nanoestructuras fotónicas se fabrican mediante litografía de nanoimpresión blanda, lo que permite su producción eficiente y su integración en múltiples aplicaciones y dispositivos. 

Main tasks

  • Fabricación de diferentes nanoestructuras con propiedades fotónicas (muy valorable experiencia en sala blanca, spin coating, fabricación de recubrimientos, etc).
  • Integración de nanoestructuras fotónicas en distintas tecnologías de LEDs.
  • Preparación de informes técnicos en inglés
  • Caracterización de muestras (SEM y medidas ópticas)

Candidate profile

Buscamos un/a técnico/a de laboratorio en nanofabricación con titulación de Máster en Física, Ingeniería de Materiales, Nanociencia o áreas afines. Se valorará experiencia en:

  • Procesos de nanofabricación (litografía, nanoimpresión, técnicas de sala blanca)
  • Fotónica/ espectroscopía
  • Buen nivel de inglés (oral y escrito) 

 

 

This Project has received funding from the European Union Horizon Europe Research and Innovation program under grant agreement Nº 101162112.
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Postdoctoral position in Modelling of Organic Materials (DOMMINO Project)

  • How to Apply:

    To apply for the positions, kindly provide:

    1. a letter of motivation including a 1-page statement of your research interests, relevant skills and experience; 
    2. a CV including publication list, and copies of relevant certificates; and 
    3. names and contact details of three referees willing to write confidential letters of recommendation. 

    All materials should be attached as a single PDF file (max. size 5MB).  

    For interested applicants, please submit your application via this form ("Apply" button).

    Deadline

    The closing date for all applications is 20th September 2026. However, in the interest of gender equality, this may be extended until the ratio between female and male applicants is reasonable. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and asked to introduce their profile at the CSIC Bolsa de Trabajo (https://www.bolsatrabajo.csic.es/bolsa_trabajo/).

    Enquiries

    For further information about the project the applicant should contact, Prof. Mariano Campoy Quiles at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and/or Dr. Riccardo Rurali at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
  • Referencia: SCI-012
  • Categoria: SCIENTIFIC
  • Teaser: The position is funded within the DOMMINO project, a bilateral research collaboration between ICMAB-CSIC and Imperial College London aimed at generating fundamental knowledge for the development of next-generation organic energy technologies, including organic solar cells, thermoelectrics and electronic devices.
  • We Offer:
    • Type of contract: Full-time postdoctoral research contract (Doctor Fuera de Convenio 2). The researcher will be employed at ICMAB-CSIC and will carry out secondment(s) at Imperial College London.
    • Length: 20 months, with the possibility of extension for up to 35 months total, subject to project funding and performance.
    • Salary: Gross annual starting salary of 49.068,72 EUR, corresponding to the applicable CSIC professional group for this position, plus any annual salary updates established by CSIC regulations.
  • Apply: https://recruitment.icmab.es/job-opportunities-form

We offer a postdoctoral position in computational materials science within the DOMMINO project, a collaborative project between ICMAB-CSIC (Spain) and Imperial College London (UK) aimed at advancing organic energy technologies and coordinated by Prof. Mariano Campoy-Quiles (ICMAB-CSIC). The successful candidate will lead theoretical and computational activities concerned with the structure-property relationships that control electrical transport and thermal transport in organic semiconductors, the coupling between these, and the mechanisms of doping organic semiconductors. The successful candidate will work closely with experimental and theoretical partners across the consortium. They will be co-supervised by Prof. Jenny Nelson (Imperial College London), and Dr. Riccardo Rurali (ICMAB-CSIC).

Main tasks: 
•    Develop atomistic and coarse-grained models of the structure and dynamics of molecular semiconductors, including conjugated polymers.
•    Perform molecular dynamics simulations to investigate structural organization and molecular connectivity.
•    Carry out electronic-structure calculations to explore the impact of structure on electronic properties and charge transport mechanisms.
•    Calculate the thermal conductivity of systems of interest using molecular dynamics models.
•    Develop and validate theoretical models exploring the connection between thermal conductivity and electronic mobility in different classes of material.
•    Study the mechanism of polaron formation and dynamics, including the role of doping, and its influence on electronic and thermal transport, 
•    Collaborate with experimental researchers to interpret electrical and thermal transport measurements and establish structure-property relationships.
•    Provide support in molecular modelling techniques to other consortium members
•    Disseminate results through publications and conference presentations.

Key responsibilities: 
•    Lead the computational research activities of the relevant work package (WP1) within the DOMMINO project.
•    Coordinate modelling efforts with project partners at ICMAB-CSIC and Imperial College London.
•    Develop skills in relevant methods to assist the research.
•    Contribute to project reporting and scientific deliverables.
•    Support the supervision of students and junior researchers where appropriate.
•    Contribute to the visibility of the project through publications, presentations and collaborative activities.

Requirements including language skills, if applicable: 
•    PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
•    Proven experience in molecular modelling and atomistic simulations of materials.
•    Proven expertise in designing, running and analysing molecular dynamics simulations.
•    Experience with electronic structure methods, including DFT or related approaches.
•    Excellent programming and data analysis skills.
•    Track record in leading the writing up of research articles for publication.
•    Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Additional desirable skills
•    Experience in the structural characterization and modelling of molecular and soft materials.
•    Experience of transport phenomena in soft electronic materials
•    Experience of scripting on high performance computer systems
•    Experience of coding in python, Julia and other scientific computing languages

Personal skills & others: 
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•    Scientific creativity and curiosity.
•    Capacity to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
•    Excellent organizational and communication skills.
•    Motivation to collaborate closely with both theoretical and experimental researchers.

What it will also be valued (previous experience):
•    Experience in organic semiconductors and conjugated polymers.
•    Experience in charge transport modelling.
•    Interest in and/or experience with thermal transport phenomena and simulations.
•    Experience with multiscale modelling approaches linking molecular structure to macroscopic properties.
•    Experience in high-performance computing environments.
•    International research experience and a strong publication record.

 

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