Specialist in Applied Vapor-Phase Deposition

Organisation/Company CIC nanoGUNE Department Nanomaterials Research Field Physics Chemistry Engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 23 Oct 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description NanoGUNE is a research center devoted to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance ( BRTA ) and is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence. The position is offered in the the Nanomaterials Group, led by Prof. Mato Knez ( ), The Group focuses on the synthesis, chemical functionalization, and nanoscale engineering of novel materials. The group’s research spans atomic-scale thin-film coatings, organic–inorganic hybrid materials, and biomimetic nanomaterials, bridging fundamental nanoscience with high-impact technological and biomedical applications.
* Holds a Ph.
D. in Materials Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
* Demonstrates a proactive, application-driven mindset with a strong motivation to interface with industry, manage technology transfer initiatives, and deliver against collaborative R&D milestones.
* Possesses strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills, with full professional and technical fluency in both English and Spanish. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Industrial & Applied Project Execution : Leading the experimental design, execution, and delivery of applied research projects involving ALD, MLD, and VPI tailored to target industrial specifications.
* Partner & Stakeholder Management : Serving as the key technical liaison for industrial partners and applied technology centers, translating commercial needs into structured research roadmaps.
* Process & Materials Engineering : Developing, optimizing, and scaling up novel vapor-phase deposition recipes, surface functionalization strategies, and organic–inorganic hybrid materials.
* Application-Specific Testing & Characterization : Designing and coordinating functional testing regimens tailored to target sectors, analyzing material performance and delivering high-quality technical reports, project deliverables, and patent applications. Business Development & Funding Acquisition : Supporting the group leader in identifying public and private funding opportunities, co-authoring collaborative grant proposals (regional, national, and EU), and presenting proof-of-concept solutions to prospective industrial clients. The successful candidate will possess Expertise (or demonstrated drive to rapidly acquire expertise) in:
* Operating and developing processes on ALD, MLD, and VPI reactor platforms, including materials engineering and recipe tuning.
* Surface and thin-film characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, AFM, and FTIR/Raman).
* Application-driven material qualification and benchmarking protocols aligned with industrial standards. Proficiency in:
* Technical communication, with a proven ability to write structured technical documentation to both academic and non-technical industrial stakeholders.
* Managing applied research workflows, including milestone tracking and reporting. We promote teamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome all kinds of applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr