Laboratory Technician to join the Nanomagnetism Research Group

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

Laboratory Technician

to join the

Nanomagnetism Research Group

CIC 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 María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.

The full-time position is offered under the supervision of Andreas Berger (a.berger@nanogune.eu) and Paolo Vavassori (p.vavassori@nanogune.eu), joint co-leaders of the Nanomagnetism Research Group, which conducts world-class research in the field of nanoscale magnetism. The group’s members have long-standing expertise and proven track records in both fundamental and applied aspects of nanomagnetism, non-equilibrium phenomena, and magnetic characterization, particularly in magneto-optical and magneto-plasmonic methods and devices.

The successful candidate will join a highly international team working at the intersection of optical methods, nanotechnology, and magnetism. More information can be found at https://www.nanogune.eu/nanomagnetism.

Key responsibilities

• Organization of the Nanomagnetism Group Laboratories
• Maintenance of equipment and instrumentation
• Training and support of new group members
• Procurement of consumables and tools
• Performing group service measurements
• Training and supervision related to selected general equipment and facilities

Candidate profile

The successful candidate should have a Vocational Training qualification or a bachelor's degree in physics or a related engineering field. Fluency in English is required, and fluency in  Basque and/or Spanish will be positively valued. The following skills and experiences will also be positively valued:

• Independent working style and self-motivation
• Being a team player
• Hands-on experience with experimental setups and research equipment
• Experience handling gases, cryogenics, and vacuum systems

Starting date: As soon as possible

Application: Candidates should apply by completing the form below and attaching the following documents: a complete CV, motivation letter, certificates, and contact details of two references.

Deadline: 30/11/2025

NOTES:

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