Senior researcher at the Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group

This job is with IBEC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Revise detenidamente toda la documentación de la solicitud antes de hacer clic en el botón de solicitar al final de esta descripción. Introduction to the vacant position: The Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Group is looking for a Senior Researcher to develop research activities within the field of new nanotechnologies for precision medicine using smart nanosystems such as nanoparticles, nanomotors, nanomachines and similar. The group seeks an outstanding candidate with experience in drug delivery systems for biomedical applications and in particular for cancer therapy. Main tasks and

responsibilities:
* Contribute to the research team with high quality research ideas, performance of research projects, design experiments, provide ideas for new research lines.
* Publish research articles at the maximum level possible.
* Present the research in scientific conferences and other forums.
* Supervise undergraduate, Master and PhD students in agreement with the group leader.
* Be the responsible and contact person when the Group Leader is absent.
* Write proposals to support the team activities, help the Group Leader in the writing of proposals.
* Search and application for individual fellowships and/or awards.
* Support the Group Leader in writing and organizing cooperative proposals, consortia, and similar proposals.
* Lead one or some research lines of the group upon agreement with the group leader. Organize project meeting on those research lines, be critical, constructive and provide new ideas for future research lines of the group.
* Provide scientific support to group members involved in the translational applications of nanoparticles and nanomotors.
* Contribute with new ideas and innovation with the potential of generate intellectual property to widen the library of patents of the group.
* Contact person with collaborators and contribute with international experience to enrich the network of collaborators of the group. Requirements for candidates: Essential:
* Ph.
D with postdoctoral experience in chemistry, physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and related with focus in translational (nano)medicine.
* At least six years have passed since the date of obtaining the doctorate. This date will be understood as the date of doctoral thesis defense. For those who hold more than one doctorate, this requirement refers to the first one obtained.
* Demonstrate quality of production and scientific-technological activity: a) Scientific and technical contributions: Articles published in scientific journals, books or chapters of scientific and technical books, works presented at congresses, patents granted or licensed, and, in general, any other contribution that allows the assessment of the different aspects of research, including technology transfer. b) Other curricular merits: It will be assessed, among other aspects:
* the management of doctoral theses, final master's theses and final degree theses,
* obtaining awards, mentions and distinctions,
* dissemination and scientific dissemination activities
* Have postdoctoral experience at Spanish and/or foreign universities or R&D centers other than IBEC. Stays or mobility while providing services to IBEC.
* any other contribution that makes it possible to assess research merits not included in the previous sections
* Multidisciplinary qualifications combining nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, biomedicine and knowledge on drug delivery, biomedicine, chemical synthesis, biomedical imaging.
* Experience in synthesis of nanoparticles, nanoformulations, surface functionalization, drug loading and release.
* Experience in cell culture and study of cell toxicity and similar by confocal, FACS, etc.
* Competencies and

skills:
Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking.
* High level of English Advantageous:
* Experience in cancer nanomedicine.
* Experience in programming, mastering skills in data analysis.
* High level of optical microscopy, medical imaging experience.

We Offer
* Number of available positions: 1
* Starting date: December 2026.
* Working

conditions:
o Full-time, Permanent position, According to the replacement rate established by the General state budget law. o Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule

working hours
, 23 working days of 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 IBEC's yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills. Mobility grants for first stage researchers, as well as a Mentoring programme for Postdoctoral researchers are