Senior Postdoctoral Researchers

The **UCAM-SENS** is a scientific unit that strives for the true digital transformation of key domains such as Health, Sport, Food and the Environment by using advanced (bio)chemical sensing based on electrochemistry and imaging principles. The **UCAM-SENS** is led by Prof. Maria Cuartero and Prof. Gaston Crespo, who after an extensive academic career in Switzerland and Sweden of ten years, set this unique research and educational environment at the **UCAM**.

The mission of **UCAM-SENS** is established on four pillars: (i) **RESEARCH**, synergy of fundamental and applied investigations with remarkable significance, quality and high impact, resulting in tangible outcomes that solve current and future societal challenges; (ii) **EDUCATION**, personalized education at master and PhD levels in chemical digitalization with sub-branches such as bioelectrochemistry, analytical methods, nano-chemistry, imagining, micro-fluidics, etc. (iii) **INNOVATION**, materialize research ideas into concrete business cases, advance the technological readiness accompanied with alternatives to reach end-users aiming at improving the citizens’ life, our environment and surrounded. Note that we are a foundation with a social mission, and thus, benefits are fully re-invested in our research purpose. (iv) **INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIP**, the **UCAM-SENS** has the required scientific knowledge to develop sustainable research, development, and innovation projects (R+D+I) in cooperation with the industrial sector toward a mutual benefit.

The **UCAM-SENS** unit is located at the **HiTech** research building (research incubator and accelerator), which is a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment where people, ideas, knowledge, and necessities meet together to pose and address new challenges.

**Eligibility for the call**. The Senior Postdoc must have:

- Completed PhD degree in Chemistry or Engineering Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, or related fields between the 1st of January 2011 and the 31st of December 2018.
- Not have been living in Spain for the last 24 months prior to the advertisement of the call.
- Fits within the requirements to concur to R3 Certificate.

To fit in the UCAM-SENS team. The Senior Postdoc must have:

- Demonstrated experience in one of the following fields:
(bio)chemical sensors,

fundamental and applied electrochemistry

analytical chemistry

wearable and microneedle devices

single-cell detection

conducting polymers
- Attach a list of publications and/or projects related to the above experience.
- Advanced English level (C1). Attach your English Certificate.
- Show complete independence in pursuing his or her work,
- Excellent enthusiasm and innovative thinking
- Excellent publication records,
- Excellent supervision skills
- Excellent collaborative skills
- A professional and business mindset
- High capacity to work in multidisciplinary projects.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.

**What is offered within the “Programa Saavedra Fajardo”.**
- 3+2 years contract as Senior Postdoctoral Researcher.

Tipo de puesto: Jornada completa

Beneficios:

- Cursos de idiomas ofertados

Horario:

- De lunes a viernes

Ubicación del trabajo: Empleo presencial