Postdoctoral Researcher - Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors

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Postdoctoral Researcher - Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): ICN2, un centro di ricerca di eccellenza nel campo della nanoscienza e nanotecnologia, cerca un Ricercatore post-dottorato per il gruppo Nanobioelettronica e Biosensori. La sede è in Spagna. Il candidato selezionato lavorerà su un progetto interno riguardante la sinterizzazione chimica ultrarapida di metalli nobili, contribuendo all'ottimizzazione e al test delle condizioni di sinterizzazione. Sarà responsabile della caratterizzazione di materiali e dispositivi utilizzando tecniche come microscopia e misurazioni di resistenza elettrica. È richiesta una laurea in ingegneria dei materiali o un campo correlato, oltre a competenze in nanotecnologie e metodi di caratterizzazione. Il ruolo prevede anche la coordinazione con ricercatori e partner industriali, redigendo report tecnici e protocolli sperimentali. As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation. Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 20 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher Department: Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Description of Group/Project: The Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group at ICN2 is focused on the discovery and technological development of cutting-edge nanotechnology towards diagnostics, food and safety and environmental applications. The group exploits phenomena that occur at the nanoscale in order to generate simple and novel biosensing platforms. They hold a wide expertise in cells, pathogens, DNA, proteins and small molecules detection using both optical and electrochemical approaches. The main objective of Merkoçi group is to design nanotech devices that can be used even by nonprofessional people for fast diagnostic at home or doctor’s office, control of food quality, safety and security applications where either an emergency exists or an alternative method toward the sophisticated and expensive laboratory instrumentation is being required. Main Tasks and responsibilities: The researcher will work in the framework of an internal project entitled "Ultrafast room temperature chemical sintering of noble metals" funded by the internal call ICN2-SO Technology Valorisation Programme, supported by the Severo Ochoa Grant CEX2021-001214-S/MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033. The selected candidate will contribute to the technical execution of the proof-of-concept project, including optimising and testing chemical sintering conditions for noble metallic inks, especially silver-based screen-printed films. The candidate will assess the compatibility of chemical sintering with standard substrates and biodegradable PLH bioplastic substrates, supporting the preparation, treatment, and characterisation of printed metallic films and circuits comparing chemical sintering with conventional thermal sintering in terms of electrical conductivity, adhesion, mechanical stability, and substrate compatibility. The candidate will perform material and device characterisation using techniques such as microscopy, profilometry, electrical resistance measurements, adhesion testing, and related quality-control methods. The candidate will contribute to the adaptation of the chemical sintering process through formulation changes, pre-treatments, multiple sintering steps, or alternative application methods such as spray coating to industrial enviroments. The candidate will coordinate technical activities with ICN2 researchers and industrial partners, preparing technical reports, experimental protocols, data summaries, and documentation for project follow-up. Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).