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Postdoctoral Researcher in Chiral Nanoparticle Characterization via AFM – Materials Science & Engineering Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain

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Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Available

Deadline

Expired

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Spain

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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

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Keywords

Chemistry
Materials Science
Surface Science
Atomic Force Microscopy
Afm
Physics
Nanomaterials
Kelvin Probe Microscopy
polymer science

About this position

The Materials Interfaces & Colloid Engineering Laboratory at the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join their dynamic and diverse team in Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain. The position focuses on the characterization of chiral (plasmonic) nanoparticles using advanced Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) techniques, including Magnetic Force Microscopy (MFM), Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM), and force spectroscopy, with applications in materials science and colloid engineering.

The successful candidate will contribute to microscopic characterization of nanoparticle morphology, assist in the supervision of PhD students, and participate in manuscript and proposal preparation. The research group values technical competencies in colloidal self-assembly, nanomaterials, polymer science, and surface chemical characterization, as well as organizational skills in research and laboratory data management, project management, and proficiency with MS Office, Origin, and reference management software.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field. Experience in competitive research projects, manuscript/proposal preparation, and research activities in both academic and industrial settings is highly valued. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Proficiency in English is required, while knowledge of Catalan and/or Spanish is advantageous.

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] by December 19th, 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a newly established laboratory at a leading Spanish institution, focusing on cutting-edge research in chiral nanoparticle characterization and materials interfaces.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, or a similar field. Experience in research project participation or management, manuscript and proposal preparation, and functions similar to those described is required. Skills in colloidal self-assembly, nanomaterials, polymer science, surface chemical characterization, and laboratory data management are expected. Proficiency in English is required; Catalan and/or Spanish are advantageous. Experience in both university and industrial research environments is valued.

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