Data steward and architect 


Institution: ICN2:Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Contact e-mail: hr@icn2.cat
Published: September 5th, 2022.
Deadline: September 30th, 2022.
Brief Description:

The ICN2 is a leading research centre in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. We are moving fast to the next Open Science level by implementing a data management roadmap that should give us the tools and skills to let us create all research data under a FAIR standard. Are you passionate about the new era of science? We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic and versatile professional that guides us in this journey. Join our Strategy Development team and drive us forward in this exciting venture, paving the road to the European data architecture in materials science.

PhD Student Nanostructured Materials for Photovoltaic Energy Group


Institution: ICN2:Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Contact e-mail: hr@icn2.cat
Published: August 4th, 2022.
Deadline: September 15th, 2022.
Brief Description:

Photovoltaic devices can directly convert sunlight into electricity, being an unlimited source of renewable energy. A way of maximizing the efficiency per unit area is by assembling in a tandem structure two or more semiconductors to absorb a broad range of the solar spectrum. This project aims to develop new materials with slightly wide bandgap with earth-abundant and non-toxic elements and combine them with narrow bandgap organic absorbers in tandem architectures. The new materials to be developed are based on metal halides type Rudorffites and double perovskites, which offer broad combinatorial possibilities to tune its properties. The candidate will work on the material development, the device assembly as well as investigating the nature of the physical bottlenecks limiting the tandem device performances. The project is coordinated by Prof. Monica Lira-Cantú (Group Leader) and Dr. Sonia R. Raga (Senior researcher) of the Nanostructured Materials for Photovoltaic Energy Group.

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Post-doctoral Research Associate


Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Contact e-mail: Sara Casado (sc338@njit.edu)
Published: July 27th, 2022.
Deadline: N/A
Brief Description:

The Interdisciplinary Forensic and Biomedical Sciences Lab (ForenBioS) at the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is looking for a proactive and independent Postdoctoral Research Associate specialized in bioinformatics or closely related field. The researcher will work with the PI, Dr. Sara C. Zapico, and Dr. Alex Dytso, from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NJIT, on interdisciplinary projects in the intersection between forensic and biomedical sciences, involving “-omics” data: genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, epigenomics (methylome), and proteomics. Additionally, the researcher will assist the PI in writing grants and reports; will publish high-quality peer-reviewed articles under the direction of the PI; and will supervise undergraduate and graduate students. The appointment will be for two years, ideally starting in September 1, 2022 with the possibility of extension through grants and other fellowships applications.

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ICN2 PhD Programme


Institution: ICN2:Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Contact e-mail: Katerina Kiourtzidou (hr@icn2.cat)
Published: July 27th, 2022.
Deadline: September 11th, 2022.
Brief Description:

The ICN2 offers a competitive PhD Programme to talented students who wish to develop a research career at one of the top European institutions in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Selected students will have the opportunity to develop their PhD thesis in a topic at the cutting-edge of nanoresearch in a stimulating environment with access to outstanding research infrastructure.

Selected candidates will benefit from the ICN2 PhD Programme, which comprises a structured training path with scientific seminars, and technical and transferable skills training throughout the duration of their PhD, plus periodical monitoring and evaluation activities. The objective is to provide students all the support they need for the proper development of their research career.

The ICN2 actively promotes international and interdisciplinary research. As such our PhD students are strongly encouraged to undertake mobility actions, such as research visits abroad (including industrial placements), collaborations with national and international partners, and conference and workshop attendance. The overall goal is to maximise the student’s career prospects after completing their PhD, improving their chances of continuing their research at prominent institutions worldwide in academia and/or industry.

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Director, Executive Office Scientific Programs


Institution: IAVI
Contact e-mail: Catherine Kirtane – ckirtane@iavi.org
Published: July 14th, 2022.
Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: IAVI is seeking an exceptional Director, Executive Office Scientific Programs who will support the CEO in enabling and overseeing key scientific initiatives and activities, as well as plays a key role in facilitating CEO effectiveness through ensuring progress across IAVI’s scientific portfolio and critical external engagement activities. In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with the other scientific leaders to ensure the CEO has an organizational-wide view of IAVI’s scientific portfolio and can effectively and efficiently manage its governance and be made aware of issues and risks.

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Scientific Group Administrator (Phononic and Photonic Nanostructures Group)


Institution: Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
Contact e-mail: Katerina Kiourtzidou (hr@icn2.cat)
Published: June 16th, 2022.
Deadline: July 10th, 2022.
Brief Description:

ICN2 is looking for a Scientific Group Administrator for the Phononic and Photonic Nanostructures Group.

The Phononic and Photonic Nanostructures Group carries out research in topological matter, phonon confinement, optomechanics, nanoscale heat transport and phononic crystals in semiconductor, organic and oxide nanostructures as well as in nanofabrication and nanometrology.

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

Administration and coordination of the group’s activities in EU, national, regional and internal projects and proposals:
Work closely with the GL and Senior Staff in the group to prepare documentation for project preparation, submission and monitoring.
Organization, management and documentation of national and international projects and project/group meetings.
Manage technical reporting with special attention to requirements, deadlines and standards.
Establish highly professional and regular contacts with the project partners/collaborators, project scientific/industrial advisors, reviewers and project officers as well as with other relevant scientific contacts.
Management and update of the P2N group webpage in liaison with the ICN2 Communication Department.

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PhD Student Advanced Electron Nanoscopy (GAeN) Group


Institution: Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
Contact e-mail: hr@icn2.cat
Published: June 2nd, 2022.
Deadline: July 20th, 2022.
Brief Description: The Group of Advanced electron Nanoscopy (https://gaen.cat/) at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) (https://icn2.cat/en/) is seeking an excellent and highly motivated PhD student to work in the field of the EU project SOLARUP (EICPAthfinder OPEN) under the supervision of Dr. Maria Chiara Spadaro and Prof. Dr. Jordi Arbiol. The student will perform advanced electron microscopy studies applied to alternative materials for solar cell devices, combined with 3D atomic models creation and (S)TEM image simulation in order to comprehensively understand the material growth process, physical properties and device performance.

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PhD Student (Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience Group)


Institution: Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
Contact e-mail: hr@icn2.cat
Published: June 2nd, 2022.
Deadline: July 7th, 2022.
Brief Description: This project target the theoretical study of quantum entanglement dynamics of single and many-particles quantum states in topological quantum matter using analytical and numerical methods. The challenges is to demonstrate new ways for harvesting intraparticle degrees of freedom to control and manipulate entanglement between spins of multiple particles, in the context of quantum computing and quantum technologies.

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