Research Technician - NanoBiosensors and Bioanalytical Applications Group

Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia, Spain

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 17 Mar 2024

27 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia
Research Field

Chemistry
Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

17 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Offer Starting Date

25 Mar 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Description of Group/Project: NanoB2A group focuses on the development of novel nanobiosensor devices based on plasmonics, nanoplasmonics and silicon-based photonics principles, including surface biofunctionalization, microfluidics for automatic fluid delivery and complete lab-on-a-chip integration for point-of-care devices. The application of the nanobiosensor devices in real clinical diagnostics and environmental control is one of the Group’s main objectives. The Job is framed within a recent national granted project PLEC2021-007739  entitled Nanophotonic Biosensor for the Diagnosis and clinical management of bacterial infections at the Point of Care. The job will be essentially related to implementing the optical platform developed in the group for the defined target bioapplications, especially focusing on the research line of biofunctionalization and bioassays development. If you are interested in joining to a young, dinamyc and highly multidisciplinary team, with a highly innovative research project, this could be your opportunity.

 

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

The research technician will be involved in the implementation of proprietary nanophotonic biosensors for the different applications related to clinical diagnostics in the field of infectious diseases diagnosis and management, which includes the detection and quantification of different bacterial-related entities and monotoring of disease evolution. 

This will include the following tasks:

  • Assessment of sensor chip surface chemistry and biofunctionalization strategies.
  • Development and optimization of the biosensor analytical performance, including the evaluation of assay conditions, analytical characterization, stability and robustness studies, and final validation.

 

 


Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Other
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements
  • Education: Degree in Chemistry or Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry or similar)
  • Knowledge and Professional Experience:  

Background in biosensors. 

Experience in immunoassays development employing biosensors.

Knowledge in genetics and experience in genomics-based assays. knowledge of microfluidics will be positively considered.

Excellent level of English (Fluent in writing and speaking) is required.

  • Personal Competences: Highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, and responsible. Good communication and organization skills.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

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Additional Information
Benefits

Summary of conditions:

  • Full time work (37,5h/week)
  • Contract Length: Temporary (end of project)
  • Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
  • Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
  • Support to the relocation issues.
  • Life Insurance.

Estimated Incorporation date: as soon as possible


Selection process

How to apply:

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website https://jobs.icn2.cat/job-openings/607/research-technician-nanobiosensors-and-bioanalytical and include the following:

  • A cover letter.
  • A full CV including contact details.
  • 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

    • Deadline for applications: 17/03/2024


    Additional comments

    Equal opportunities:

    ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

    ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.

     


    Website for additional job details

    https://jobs.icn2.cat/job-openings/607/research-technician-nanobiosensors-and-b…

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    INSTITUT CATALÀ DE NANOCIENCIA I NANOTECNOLOGIA
    Country
    Spain
    State/Province
    Barcelona
    City
    Cerdanyola del Valles
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    Website

    https://jobs.icn2.cat/job-openings/607/research-technician-nanobiosensors-and-b…

    Contact
    State/Province

    None
    City

    Bellaterra
    Website

    http://icn2.cat/en/
    Street

    Campus UAB, Bellaterra (Barcelona)
    Postal Code

    08193
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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