Organisation/Company Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia Research Field Chemistry » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 14 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number TEC-2024/TEC-158 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
A postdoctoral position is available in the area of Advanced Microscopy to study the interactions between bacteria and materials.
The aim of this project is to develop microscopy tools to study the boundary between living systems and synthetic materials. The availability these novel tools will enhance our understanding of biointerface phenomena, such as mechano-bactericidal mechanisms of action or bacterial encapsulation in engineered living materials. The project will have an emphasis on atomic force microscopy, but other advanced microscopy techniques may also be applied.
The project is to be carried out at the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Nanoscience (IMDEA Nanociencia), a vibrant multidisciplinary and international research institute in Madrid, Spain:
Candidates should have a PhD in Biophysics, Bioengineering, Biomedicine or a related subject. Experience in at least one of these areas is highly desirable: atomic force microscopy and spectroscopy, membrane biophysics, biomaterials, bacterial culture, fluorescence microscopy. Fluency in English is required.
The application deadline for this position is November 14th 2025. To apply ,send your CV and a short motivation letter including the contact details of at least one reference to Dr Cristina Flors:
Candidates from all nationalities are welcome to apply. The initial contract will be for one year with a start date of January 1st 2026. Salaries and contract conditions will be in accordance with the Spanish regulations, and include health insurance. The position is funded by the project TEC-2024/TEC-158, TecNanoBio-CM.
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