Postdoctoral Researcher - NanoBiosensors and Bioanalytical Applications

The mission of the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) is to achieve the highest level of scientific and technological excellence in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Its research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behavior of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for two consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022). ICN2 comprises 19 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

Research area or group: NanoBiosensors and Bioanalytical Applications

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 aiming at the development of Epigenetic Biomarkers Detection using Advanced Ultrasensitive Nanophotonic Platforms for Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis. The job will be essentially related to study the epigenetic

regulation of the cells involved in the onset of the Ovarian Cancer. 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 postdoctoral researcher will be in charge of developing  assays for the OC earyly detection, selection of the epigenetic markers with a suspected or reported role in OC and the complete biosensing development for each of the epigenetic routes within the cell in order to detect and monitor the selected biomarkers.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Competences required:

· Education

• PhD in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry or similar)

· Professional Experience and knowledge:

• Background in biosensors, preferably with experience in photonics.  Solid experience in bioassays development employing biosensors. Basic knowledge of microlfuidics will be positively considered. Knowledge in experimental optical setups implementation will be considered. Excellent level of English (Fluent in writing and speaking) is required.

· Competences

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

Summary of conditions:

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

Estimated Incorporation date: September 2022

How to apply:

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

Deadline for applications: July 27th

Applications will be continuously reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

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.