Postdoctoral Researcher – Biocompatible Synthesis of Magnetic (Nano)Materials for Regeneration Applications

Postdoctoral Researcher – Biocompatible Synthesis of Magnetic (Nano)Materials for Regeneration Applications

Job Reference: Ref.66.25.422

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Bañobre Research Group

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 24 months

Open Date for Applications: November 27th, 2025

Closing Date for Applications: December 16th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #nanostructures #magneticnanoparticles #greenchemistry #physicochemicalcharacterisation #tissueregeneration

Overview

The Bañobre Research Group focuses on the development of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches towards an early and unequivocal diagnosis and treatment of cancer, inflammatory and neurological diseases. We also have an interest on tissue regeneration using magnetic aids.

We are looking for a qualified Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the development of Biocompatible Synthesis of Magnetic (Nano)Materials for Regeneration Applications, within the Horizon EU project Tendon Engineering for Comprehensive Advanced Rehabilitation and Enhancement.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Lead research activities related to the synthesis and chemical functionalisation of magnetic nanoparticles, nanocarriers, nanocomposites and scaffolds;
• Perform advanced technical physico-chemical analysis, characterisation and functional magnetic characterisation of developed products;
• Regular progress report writing and presentations, participation in group meetings, publish research results in scientific journals and present at relevant international conferences;
• Attend and actively participate in consortium meetings.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical engineering or equivalent.

Experience and Technical Skills

• +3 years of experience in materials science, particularly relevant in magnetic (nano)materials;
• +3 years of experience in nanotechnology/nanomedicine research;
• Hands-on experience on synthesis and characterisation of nanomaterials (e.g., magnetic metal transition oxide NPs, magnetic clusters, nanocomposites);
• Experience with physicochemical characterisation technologies (i.e., DLS, zeta-potential, UV-VIS, FTIR, TEM, SEM, ICP, TGA, HPLC, VSM, SQUID, XRD, XPS, MRI, magnetic hyperthermia);
• Experience on the functionalisation of nanostructures (e.g. proteins, peptides, polymers, etc.);
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Organic and Polymer Chemistry;
• Knowledge of nanomagnetism foundations, magnetic behaviors of nanomaterials and their applications;
• Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DoE) for optimising synthesis and formulation processes.

Other Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience with green and sustainable wet-chemistry synthesis methodologies of nanomaterials;