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Introduction to the vacant position:The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is seeking to hire a Coordinator for the Microscopy Facility within its Core Facilities unit. The role involves managing current microscope equipment, incorporating advanced optical microscopy techniques, supervising the facility’s technical team, and providing daily services and support to users of optical microscopy. The position reports to the Head of Core Facilities.Main tasks and responsibilities:Ensure the proper functioning of the microscopy service to guarantee high‑quality support.Provide scientific and technical coordination of the microscopy service technician’s work.Coordinate and implement the preventive and corrective maintenance plan for the equipment.Operate optical microscopes (fluorescence, confocal, multiphoton, super‑resolution, Brillouin, and in‑vivo imaging) to acquire images using various techniques.Process and analyse images obtained through different microscopy techniques using specialised image analysis software.Provide scientific and technical advice to researchers on sample preparation and use of fluorescent markers.Update and develop sample preparation and characterisation protocols to implement new high‑quality services.Participate in training activities for researchers on the microscopy techniques available in the service.Carry out administrative tasks related to the service.Requirements for candidates:PhD in health sciences, sciences, or engineering.Proven experience in the advanced use and maintenance of optical microscopy equipment.Experience in data and image analysis obtained from various optical microscopy systems using the appropriate software tools.Experience in preparing biological samples for proper characterisation using optical microscopy techniques.Desirable: specific knowledge in the use of fluorescence, confocal, multiphoton, super‑resolution, and in‑vivo optical microscopy equipment, as well as the corresponding software.Valuable: experience in the management and operation of microscopy services.Valuable: experience in team management.Valuable: experience in preparing reports for projects.Knowledge of safety regulations in biology/chemistry laboratories (multidisciplinary).Advanced user of Microsoft Office and image processing software (e.g., ZEN Blue, ImageJ, FIJI, etc.).Proficiency in Catalan and Spanish, both spoken and written. High level of English.Strong leadership, communication, planning and organisational skills, flexibility, teamwork, and internal client orientation.We Offer:Number of available positions: 1.Starting date: 15th November.Working conditions: full‑time, open‑ended contract linked to projects.Salary commensurate with previous experience.Measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, flexible working hours, 23 paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of technical and transferable skills, including mobility grants and a mentoring programme for pre‑doctoral and post‑doctoral researchers.Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high‑quality international scientific environment.Induction programme to facilitate integration at IBEC and additional support for foreigners to obtain visa‑working permits and install in Barcelona.How to apply:The application deadline is 20th October 2025. An online application form is available through IBEC’s dedicated site: Only applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated. Reference: TL3-IO.Contact:For further questions regarding your application, please contact us at Principles of the selection process:IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit‑based Recruitment principles (OTM‑R). IBEC’s commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion: we support employees irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disability, age, sexual identity or socio‑economic background. For categories where women are underrepresented, women candidates must represent at least 50 % of those interviewed for junior‑level positions and 40 % for senior‑level positions, where they have CVs comparable to those of male candidates; at the end of the evaluation, if merit is equal, preference will be given to women candidates. IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early‑stage investigators, the scientific content of research outputs rather than publication metrics.Protection of personal data:IBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.About IBEC:The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is an interdisciplinary research centre focused on bioengineering and nanomedicine based in Barcelona. It is one of the top research institutions named a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, recognising excellence at the highest international level.IBEC’s mission is to develop international high‑quality interdisciplinary research that creates knowledge, contributes to better quality of life, improves health, and creates wealth. IBEC collaborates closely with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations to advance its mission.Established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya, the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and manages 4,150 square metres of facilities, with an annual budget of €22 million; it supports 21 research groups and a team of 400 people from 35 countries.Website: