Laboratory Technician to join the Nanoengineering 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

Nanoengineering Research Group

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 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.

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 form below and attaching the following documents: a complete CV, motivation letter, certificates, and contact details of two references.

Deadline: 31/10/2025.

NOTES:

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