CIC08: Master Project on Optimizing Functional Coating Adhesion on Polymeric Substrates for Biomedical Applications

The Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center, CIC nanoGUNE, located in Donostia / San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is currently looking for a

Master Student

to work on

Optimizing Functional Coating Adhesion on Polymeric Substrates for Biomedical Applications 

NanoGUNE is a research center devoted 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 María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.

The position is offered in the Nanomaterials group, led by Mato Knez (m.knez@nanogune.eu). More information can be found at https://www.nanogune.eu/en/research/groups/nanomaterials

Project Description

This Master’s thesis focuses on improving the adhesion of functional coatings on polymer substrates for biomedical applications. The project involves the use of vapor-phase thin film deposition technologies to prepare coatings with tailored properties and the optimization of the coating-substrate interface. The resulting materials will be characterized using spectroscopic and microscopic techniques to investigate their chemical composition, structure, and morphology. Functional testing will be carried out to assess coating adhesion, durability, and performance under conditions relevant to biomedical use.

Candidates should apply by following the instructions of the general call and by completing the form below and attaching the following documents:

1. A complete CV 
2. Academic record and cover letter grouped in a single PDF file

The deadline for applications is 06/04/2026.

NOTES:

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