Project Description

SPIN4DATA encompasses concepts and methods in the rapidly evolving area of functional materials for information technologies. It deals with the synthesis and fabrication of different ferrite families as nanostructures or in bulk form (including crystals). We focus on exceptional new ferrite families with very strong magnetic coupling (to overcome the problem of too low transition temperatures) and different types of frustrated configurations that lead to unique properties at ambient temperature. Among them, exotic magnetic structures such as magnetic spirals, chiral and non-collinear magnetic orders that can generate magnetoelectricity, improper ferroelectricity induced by spin ordering, multiferroicity or high magnetic anisotropy for next-generation multifunctional electronic devices. SPIN4DATA: “Spin-driven phenomena in frustrated magnets for a sustainable data-centric society”.

Main tasks

• Materials preparation: synthesis and growth methods adapted to obtain nanoparticles, heterostructures, bulk ceramics or crystals.
• Macroscopic magnetic and physical characterization at ICMAB.
• Structural and magnetic transitions investigated as a function of temperature and external fields.-Chemical and magnetic structures, magnetoelectric characterization by
  synchrotron and neutron scattering techniques in European sources.
• Analyse complex data to unveil microscopic structural and magnetic details and model the resulting configurations.

Candidate profile

• Degree in Physics, Material Science, Nanoscience, or similar with a solid CV. 
• Master + Bachelor degrees (300 ETCS in total) or Bachelor degree (300 ETCS). Or currently involved in a Master program ending in the 2025-26 academic year.
• Background of experimental techniques for Condensed Matter research.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Willingness to learn and engage in challenging research.

Postdoc position: Functional Molecular Interfaces for Electronic Device Engineering

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team to work on the integration of functional molecular assemblies into electronic devices, with a strong emphasis on the role of interfaces in device performance.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration between the e-MolMat and FunNanoSurf research groups at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), in a highly interdisciplinary environment at the interface of chemistry, materials science, and device physics. The candidate will have access to chemical laboratories, state-of-the-art (nano)fabrication and characterization facilities (at ICMAB and nearby institutions)

We are part of ICMAB (www.icmab.es), a research institute of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). ICMAB is a globally recognized, multidisciplinary center for cutting-edge research in functional materials for electronics, energy, and health. The institute promotes knowledge transfer and is distinguished by its international outlook and policies on education, inclusion, and diversity. Our facilities are located in the research park of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).

Project Description

The project focuses on molecularly engineered interfaces as active functional elements in two- and three-terminal devices. Rather than acting as passive interlayers, molecules will be exploited as an additional, non-conventional gating mechanism that can respond to electrical and optical stimuli, or act as doping agents through charge-transfer. The candidate will work with a variety of electrode materials (metals, oxides, graphene), including soft liquid metal electrodes (EGaIn) as top contact for two-terminal junctions. The molecular materials employed will range from commercially available compounds to molecules synthesized within the groups. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to work with a high degree of independence while closely collaborating with other group members, in particular with ongoing activities on phototransistors.

Main tasks

• Design and integrate functional molecular assemblies at electrode interfaces.
• Surface characterization by XPS, UPS, AFM, electrochemistry, etc.
• Develop and characterize two- and three-terminal devices, including electrical and optoelectronic measurements.
• Explore integration in OFET-like architectures

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Chemistry with strong interest in interfaces in electronic and optoelectronic devices. Experience in molecular electronics/junctions or molecular self-assembly and device fabrication/characterization will be highly valuable. Good communications skills in English are mandatory.

The Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) is recruiting a highly motivated professional as a Gender Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the ICMAB-CSIC action plan for equality and inclusion.

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing several activities and actions, ensuring high quality and efficiency.

Main tasks

• Provide the directorship team with guidance and advice on equality and gender perspectives.
• Implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of the Equality and Inclusion Action Plan. Dissemination of its results.
• Management of a database of information on gender equality and needs of minorities.
• Organization of awareness and training campaigns on equality and inclusion.
• Sensitization, support and guidance of researchers in gender issues.
• Analysis of impact of R+D activities at ICMAB on gender equality.
• Prepare reports and statistics in the field.
• Support researchers in the explaining the gender dimension of their research in 
  applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Socio-Cultural Gender Studies, a Bachelor’s degree with a specialisation in gender studies, equality policies or diversity management (although other specialisations will be considered).
• Experience in equality plans, collection of gender indicators, evaluation of measures will be advantageous.
• Full command (advanced level) of English and Spanish, any other European languages desirable. Catalan will be advantageous.
• Practical experience in Human Resources and project management will be advantageous.
• Experience of work on Equality and Inclusion in research centers will be advantageous

Personal skills

• Team Player
• Proactivity
• Organization

We Offer

• Full time position.
• Salary according to qualifications 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.
• Career development: great offer of training opportunities and individual plan + follow-up with supervisor.
• 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)
• Incorporation: expected April 2026

About ICMAB 

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 is committed to supporting inclusion and diversity as part of ICMAB-CSIC values. 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.

PhD position in Altermagnets for Spintronics

We are offering a four-year predoctoral position in the framework of the Project ETMOS ( Exploring Transition Metal Oxides for Energy-Efficient Spin-Orbit Torque Devices for the Next-Generation Magnetic Memories) at the Advanced Characterization and Nanostructured Materials. The project focuses on altermagnets, a recently discovered class of magnetic materials that combine the best features of antiferromagnets and ferromagnets — zero net magnetization with symmetry protected spin splitting. These materials promise ultrafast, energy-efficient spin-based information 
technologies. During your PhD you will acquire multidisciplinary skills on thin film growth, microstructural characterization and physical properties of altermagnetic thin films and complex oxide heterostructures. This position entails the pursuit of a PhD thesis under the guidance of Dr. Alberto Pomar and Prof. Benjamín Martínez within the framework of the UAB doctoral program in Physics.

Main tasks

• In this interdisciplinary research, the candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
  Designing and growing complex heterostructures based on magnetic oxides.
• Conducting comprehensive structural and physical characterization of the prepared thin 
  films and multilayers.
• Evaluating the efficiency of spin-based devices by understanding the physical mechanisms 
  governing spin transmission and spin-charge interconversion.

Requirements

• Bachelor´s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology or similar.
• 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.

Personal skills & others

• High motivation for experimental research.
• Working aptitudes in a collaborative group.