This job offer was closed at 2025-10-31
CIC nanoGUNE: Laboratory Technician to join the Nanoengineering Research Group
Job Vacancy
Research Field: Engineering
Sub Research:
Job Summary
NanoGUNE is a research center dedicated to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) and is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a MarÃa de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.
The position is offered under the supervision of Prof. Andreas Seifert (a.seifert@nanogune.eu), leader of the Nanoengineering Research Group. The group conducts research in optics and photonics, with interdisciplinary links to nanotechnology, engineering, and machine learning. A particular focus is on the application of artificial intelligence to photonic data. Our research efforts have led to the launching of two spin-off companies.
Job Description & Benefits
Description:
The successful candidate will join a highly multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of optical methods, nanotechnology, and data science. The group applies advanced optical techniques and chemometric analysis to a range of challenges in biomedical research, environmental monitoring, and analytical sensing. More information can be found at https://www.nanogune.eu/nanoengineering.
Key responsibilities:
-Management of the Nanoengineering Laboratory, including chemical handling
-Maintenance of equipment and instrumentation
-Training and support of new group members
-Performing group service measurements
-Procurement of consumables and tools
-Set up of new optical experiments
-Training and supervision of selected general equipment and facilities
Candidate profile
The successful candidate should have a Vocational Training qualification or a bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or another related engineering field. Fluency in English is required, and fluency in Basque and/or Spanish will be positively valued. The following skills and experience will also be positively valued:
-Independent working style, self-motivation, and team spirit
-Hands-on experience with mechanics and optical setups
-Experience with CAD systems, computer programming, optical engineering, and computer-controlled data acquisition and hardware control
-Knowledge in data processing and machine learning
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Application: Candidates should apply by completing the online form at this link (https://www.nanogune.eu/en/nanogune/join-us/open-position/509-laboratory-technician-join-nanoengineering-research-group) and attaching the following documents: a complete CV, motivation letter, certificates, and contact details of two references.
Deadline: 31/10/2025
The successful candidate will join a highly multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of optical methods, nanotechnology, and data science. The group applies advanced optical techniques and chemometric analysis to a range of challenges in biomedical research, environmental monitoring, and analytical sensing. More information can be found at https://www.nanogune.eu/nanoengineering.
Key responsibilities:
-Management of the Nanoengineering Laboratory, including chemical handling
-Maintenance of equipment and instrumentation
-Training and support of new group members
-Performing group service measurements
-Procurement of consumables and tools
-Set up of new optical experiments
-Training and supervision of selected general equipment and facilities
Candidate profile
The successful candidate should have a Vocational Training qualification or a bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or another related engineering field. Fluency in English is required, and fluency in Basque and/or Spanish will be positively valued. The following skills and experience will also be positively valued:
-Independent working style, self-motivation, and team spirit
-Hands-on experience with mechanics and optical setups
-Experience with CAD systems, computer programming, optical engineering, and computer-controlled data acquisition and hardware control
-Knowledge in data processing and machine learning
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Application: Candidates should apply by completing the online form at this link (https://www.nanogune.eu/en/nanogune/join-us/open-position/509-laboratory-technician-join-nanoengineering-research-group) and attaching the following documents: a complete CV, motivation letter, certificates, and contact details of two references.
Deadline: 31/10/2025
Benefits:
Additional details:
Job Details
Program:
No
SESAM Number:
Type of Contract:
Temporary
Status:
Full-time
Hours/Week:
40
Company:
CIC nanoGUNE
Location:
Donostia-San Sebastián
Gipuzkoa
SPAIN
Organization Contact
Name:
CIC nanoGUNE
Type:
Research Laboratory
Dept/Lab:
Nanoengineering
Address:
Tolosa Hiribidea, 76 E-20018 Donostia - San Sebastian Guipuzcoa SPAIN
Email:
Website:
Phone/Fax:
Ph: +34943574000
