Luis Liz-Marzán

The BREATH Postdoctoral Programme by CIC biomaGUNE is now accepting applications for its 2nd call , offering 6 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships in an international and interdisciplinary research environment in San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain . This opportunity is designed for outstanding postdoctoral researchers interested in advancing work in biomaterial innovation , biofunctional nanomaterials , synthetic bioengineering , molecular imaging , glycomics , theranostics , biocatalysis , cancer nanotechnology , and related biomedical topics. Available research topics include carbon nanodots for catalysis and bioimaging, cryopreservation of 3D tissue models with SERS sensors, cancer nanotechnology, longitudinal monitoring of chronic inflammation, multifunctional therapy and diagnosis, protein-based functional biomaterials, molecular and functional imaging, biosynthetic machineries on solid materials, dynamic in vitro cell models, host-bacteria interactions, glycoconjugate vaccine development, PET imaging, and theranostic approaches for lung cancer. Supervisors listed in the call include Maurizio Prato , Luis Liz-Marzán , Sergio Moya , Niels Reichardt , Guillermo Moreno Alcantar , Aitziber López Cortajarena , Pedro Ramos Cabrer , Fernando López Gallego , Dorleta Jiménez de Aberasturi , Natalia Baranova , Jordi Llop , and Jesus Ruiz-Cabello . The programme is cofunded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions under Grant Agreement nº 101217314. The post does not specify a stipend amount, but it clearly indicates funded postdoctoral fellowships. Application window: 30 June to 30 September. How to apply: Visit the BREATH research topics page, review the topic descriptions and supervisor fit, and submit your application through the programme’s application details page before the deadline.

CIC biomaGUNE in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain is advertising a PhD position in the BioNanoPlasmonics Laboratory for a project on bottom-up nanofabrication of nanoparticles and microfluidic stem cell models . The research is co-supervised by Dr. Gail A. Vinnacombe-Willson and Prof. Luis Liz-Marzán . The project focuses on developing new fabrication routes for nanoparticles in microfluidic platforms and on the in situ synthesis of plasmonic, magnetic, and piezoelectric nanomaterials for neural stem cell in vitro models . The broader aim is to use inorganic nanomaterials to influence neural stem cell differentiation and monitor local microenvironments over time. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in chemistry , physics , biomedical engineering , materials science , biology , and related interdisciplinary areas. Preferred experience includes nanoparticle synthesis, microfluidics, and cell culture. Desirable background includes piezoelectrics, nanoplasmonics, magnetic nanomaterials, and neural cell culture. Strong English communication skills, motivation for multidisciplinary research, and the ability to work in an international environment are required. The position is a full-time predoctoral contract for 12 months initially, renewable annually up to 36 months. The project is supported by the Fundación "la Caixa" / La Caixa Foundation (InNaNeuro - Application No. 161993). Deadline: 2026-08-07. Start date: 01 September 2026. Applications must be submitted via the job offer portal using the application button; applicants should include a motivation letter, CV, and contact details of two academic referees.