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Research Support Technician

Description of Group/Project: The Nanomedicine Lab aims to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge in the field of nanomedicine by bringing together nanotechnology, bioengineering, pharmacology and their translation to advanced, clinically-relevant therapeutics and diagnostics.

Our mission is to pioneer the cutting-edge and emerging discipline of nanomedicine by bringing advanced materials and nanoscale platforms to the clinic.

The main lines of research in Nanomedicine Lab include:

• Nanomaterials as transport systems for therapeutic and diagnostic applications against cancer and neurodegenerative disease.
• Translation of advanced materials to the clinic.
• Discovery of novel liposome and vesicle systems to be used as components of therapeutics in oncology and neurology.
• Neurotechnology based on flexible, thin-film technologies for therapeutic applications in oncology and neurology.

The Nanomedicine Lab has been awarded one of the prestigious ERC Synergy Grants titled SKIN2DTRONICS, which aims to develop ultra-conformable, soft and thin (skin-like) electronic implantable devices using two-dimensional materials for brain cancer monitoring and detection of tumor recurrence. This is a collaborative effort with colleagues from Università di Pisa, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid-CSIC, and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

The Nanomedicine Lab also has strong collaborative links and projects with the Center for Nanotechnology in Medicine at the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health of The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom,

Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties, include:

To provide assistance to the Group Leader and the Principal Investigators of specific projects in the Nanomedicine Lab to facilitate, execute and ensure smooth operational capacity at the experimental research level.

General Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties, include:

The Nanomedicine Lab is an evolving, dynamic group, therefore, the range of duties set out below is indicative and not fully prescriptive. The appointee will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in order to meet the evolving needs of the research group.

• Liaise with the project leads and Nanomedicine Lab researchers to contribute on different research projects and ensure the operational condition of the laboratory.
• Conduct experimental research work as discussed and agreed with the Group Leader and researchers (including molecular, histological and immunological techniques).
• Provide support with the day-to-day activities of the research lab toward the ongoing research projects and general housekeeping of the lab.
• Coordinate procurement and stock management of consumables, including ordering of general consumables, and its tracking, and train researchers and students in placement of orders.
• Handle and coordinate material deliveries by courier services (raising courier request, tracking collection and transport and communication with customs).
• Manage function of equipment, including their regular maintenance, calibration and annual verifications.
• Coordinate processes for large equipment quotations, queries and tenders (in collaboration with Procurement and Finance Offices at ICN2)
• · Monitor chemicals and equipment with respect to Health & Safety, and ensure all legislative requirements are completed as appropriate (in collaboration with the H&S Officer at ICN2).
• Organise and carry out inductions of incoming (Lab Induction and Health & Safety induction) researchers to the Nanomedicine Lab.
• Provide assistance to academic staff, research staff, postgraduate students and visitors in order to best meet their requirements for research support, either personally or through delegation to appropriate team member.
• Actively participate in Nanomedicine Lab group activities (lab meetings, seminars, project meetings).

Requirements:

Essential Knowledge:

• Postgraduate research experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Previous experience and familiarity with nanomaterials and nanotechnology research.
• Good understanding of scientific data plotting and statistical data analysis IT tools (Origin Pro; Graph Pad Prism).
• Extensive technical knowledge and experience and an ability to understand, interpret and troubleshoot to the technical needs of staff and students.
• Ability to advise and train staff and students in the techniques of the work.
• Demonstrable organisational skills and an appreciation of the need to identify and deliver to appropriate deadlines.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving ability.
• To have an excellent understanding of health and safety issues related to the area of work and a commitment to ensuring the highest possible standards are maintained.
• Ability to use own initiative where appropriate and be proactive in approach to work.
• Willingness to develop research skills.

Non-Essential Knowledge:

• An MSc or PhD or equivalent in an appropriate scientific discipline, with extensive experience in a similar role.
• Experience and ability to undertake laboratory research using a range of biochemical, biological and molecular techniques including for example: histology and immunostaining, optical and fluorescence microscopy.

Personal Competences:

• Teamwork skills
• Fluent English (both spoken and written)

Summary of conditions:

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Contract Length: 1 year, with the possibility to extend

• Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility with flexible work schedules
• 28 holidays per year
• Flexible compensation plan: tax advantages contracting some products (health insurance, childcare, training, among others.)
• Training activities: languages, mentoring programme, wellbeing programme.
• International environment

Estimated Incorporation date: June 2026

How to apply:

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

1. A cover letter.
2. A full CV including contact details.
3. 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Deadline for applications: Applications will be continuously reviewed

Equal opportunities:

At ICN2 we foster an inclusive and safe work environment, free from any form of discrimination-whether based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, origin, culture, religion, disability, or any other personal or social condition. We are committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities in all our processes, especially in recruitment, which is based solely on talent, experience, and ability. We implement proactive policies for inclusion and harassment prevention that reinforce our commitment to respect and fairness. If you share these values and are looking to grow in an open and diverse environment, ICN2 is ready to welcome you.

Este contrato es parte del/de la proyecto de I+D+i / ayuda PID2024-158583OB-I00, financiado/a por MCIU/ AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ y FEDER, UE.

This hiring has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme- European Research Council under grant agreement No 101167218 SKIN2DTRONICS.

Neuroengineering Postdoctoral Researcher

Description of Group/Project: The Nanomedicine Lab aims to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge in the field of nanomedicine by bringing together nanotechnology, bioengineering, pharmacology and their translation to advanced, clinically-relevant therapeutics and diagnostics.

Our mission is to pioneer the cutting-edge and emerging discipline of nanomedicine by bringing advanced materials and nanoscale platforms to the clinic.

The main lines of research in Nanomedicine Lab include:

• Nanomaterials as transport systems for therapeutic and diagnostic applications against cancer and neurodegenerative disease

• Translation of advanced materials to the clinic

• Discovery of novel liposome and vesicle systems to be used as components of therapeutics in oncology and neurology

• Neurotechnology based on flexible, thin-film technologies for therapeutic applications in oncology and neurology

The Nanomedicine Lab has been awarded one of the prestigious ERC Synergy Grants to co-develop the SKIN2DTRONICS project, which aims to develop ultra-conformable, soft and thin (skin-like) electronic devices using two-dimensional materials and revolutionize brain cancer monitoring and detection of tumor recurrence. This is a collaborative effort with colleagues from Università di Pisa, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid-CSIC, and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

The Nanomedicine Lab has strong collaborative links and projects with the Center for Nanotechnology in Medicine at the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health of The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities include:

The candidate will work in the development and assessment of neurotechnology aimed for invasive brain-computer interfaces. In particular, the work will include in vitro assessment of the performance of electrophysiology neural probes for recording and stimulation (electrochemical characterization of impedance, charge injection limit, etc.) and the preparation and execution of in vivo electrophysiology

experiments (animal models) in collaboration with experimental neuroscientists. A central task and responsibility of the candidate will be to lead and execute the analysis of electrophysiological data (signal quality, biomarker detection, etc.) obtained from preclinical studies and investigations using different disease models. The post does not require the candidate to hold a license for preclinical model experimentation.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Maintain expertise in scientific developments relevant to the objectives of the Nanomedicine Lab and the project and provide relevant expert advice in the area of neuroengineering

• Expected to have an active participation in Nanomedicine Lab scientific activities (lab meetings, seminars, project meetings, etc.)

• Actively read the scientific literature relating to (and around) the project

• Provide clear and timely written work, producing reports and publishing in high quality publications. This may include presentations at national or international level and outreach activities

• Train students, researchers, collaborators and new personnel

• Coordinate and execute studies with other researchers among the Nanomedicine Lab members

• Collate and store accurate records using paper and computer-based systems and the preparation of data for inclusion in lab books, presentations and publications. Maintain a hardcopy or electronic lab book

Summary of conditions:

• Full time work (37,5h/week)

• Contract Length: 1 year, with possibility to extend the contract

• Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)

• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.

• Support to the relocation issues.

• Life Insurance.

• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility with flexible work schedules

• 28 holidays per year

• Flexible compensation plan: tax advantages contracting some products (health insurance, childcare, training, among others.)

• Training activities: languages, mentoring programme, wellbeing programme.

• International environment

Estimated Incorporation date: May 2026

How to apply:

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

1. A cover letter.
2. A full CV including contact details.
3. 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Deadline for applications: N/A

This hiring is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme- European Research Council under grant agreement No 101167218 SKIN2DTRONICS