As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation.
Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). 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: Research Support Technician
Research area or group: Nanostructured Materials for Photovoltaic Energy
Description of Group/Project:
The person will be incorporated in a research team working in a public-private collaboration project with the aim to develop novel nanostructured/nanopatterned photovoltaics using third generation solar energy materials. The project includes a first part for the assessment of the technical viability of the fabrication of the innovative films, and a second part consisting in their integration in a solar cell.
Main Tasks and responsibilities:
- Developing nanofabrication processes and plans for nanopatterns
- Performing experiments in nanofabrication facilities
- Deposition of solar active materials
- Characterization of solar cell performance
- Reporting experimental data
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
- Knowledge and Professional Experience:
Technical background in (engineering, physics, chemistry...)
Ebeam lithography
Photolithography
Metal deposition
Clean room environment experience
- Personal Competences:
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Communication Skills
Time Management
Problem-Solving Attitude
Adaptability and Flexibility for Comfortable working in a dynamic research environment with changing priorities.
Initiative and Proactiveness
Commitment to Learning and Development, Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. High English level is mandatory (written and spoken)
Summary of conditions:
- Full time work (37,5h/week)
- Contract Length: Temporary
- Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
- Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
- Support to the relocation issues.
- Life Insurance.
- Work-Life Balance and Flexibility with flexible work schedules
- 28 holidays per year
- Flexible compensation plan: tax advantages contracting some products (health insurance, childcare, training, among others.)
- Training activities: languages, mentoring programme, wellbeing programme.
- International environment
Estimated Incorporation date: as soon as possible
How to apply:
All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:
- A cover letter.
- A full CV including contact details.
- 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.
Deadline for applications: 18/08/2025. Applications will be continuously reviewed.
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.
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