23 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: IDIVAL
- Research Field: Medical sciences » Health sciences
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 15 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 21 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
The Nanomedicine Group at IDIVAL – Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in microfluidics to join the research project DTS24/00023, funded through the ISCIII call Desarrollo Tecnológico en Salud (DTS).
The project focuses on the development of innovative microfluidic technologies for the encapsulation of nucleic acids, with particular emphasis on the design, optimization and characterization of microfluidic systems for the controlled production of nucleic-acid-containing nanostructures.
The successful candidate will join the Nanomedicine Group at IDIVAL, working in a multidisciplinary research environment at the interface of microfluidics, nanotechnology, biomaterials, molecular biology and biomedicine.
We are looking for a researcher with a strong background in microfluidics, preferably complemented by experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Microfluidic device design and/or fabrication
- Microfluidic systems for nanoparticle synthesis
- Nanomaterials and nanomedicine
- Nanoparticle synthesis and characterization
- Biomedical applications of micro- and nanotechnologies
Experience in the development and optimization of microfluidic platforms for controlled nanoparticle production will be particularly valued.
Only applications meeting the mandatory eligibility requirements will be considered.
More information:
- https://www.idival.org/
- https://portalinvestigacion.idival.org/proyectos/115319
- https://portalinvestigacion.idival.org/grupos/57
Where to apply
E-mail: monica.lopez@unican.es
Requirements
Research Field: Medical sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
The following experience will be positively considered:
- Design, fabrication or use of microfluidic devices.
- Microfluidic production of nanoparticles or nanocarriers.
- Nanoparticle characterization techniques.
- Nuclei acid handling and characterization
- Scientific publications related to microfluidics.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary research team
Specific Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD degree in a relevant scientific or technological discipline, such as Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Medicine or a related field.
- Have their doctoral degree already officially recognised/equivalent in Spain, when required for the position. This requirement must be fulfilled at the time of application.
- Demonstrate previous research experience in microfluidics.
- Be available to work full-time for the duration of the contract.
- Have sufficient command of English or Spanish to work effectively in an international scientific environment.
- Submit a complete application within the established deadline.
Additional Information
Benefits
According to the salary category and employment conditions established by IDIVAL for the corresponding postdoctoral researcher position.
Selection process
The selection process will be conducted officially by IDIVAL, and applications must be submitted electronically through the corresponding IDIVAL recruitment procedure.
Applicants should provide:
- Motivation letter (maximum 1 page), describing their research interests, relevant experience and suitability for the position.
- Curriculum Vitae, including:
- Education and academic qualifications
- Research experience
- Link to an updated professional profile (e.g., LinkedIn, institutional webpage or equivalent), if available.
- Technical expertise
- Publications
- Relevant projects and collaborations
- Contact information
- ORCID and/or Google Scholar profile, when available
- Copy of the PhD diploma.
- Documentation demonstrating the recognition/equivalence of the doctoral degree in Spain, when applicable.
- Reference letters or contact details of professional/scientific referees (optional).
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: IDIVAL
- Country: Spain
- City: Santander
- Postal Code: 39007
- Street: Avda. Cardenal Herrera Oria S/n, Santander (Cantabria)
Contact
- State/Province: CANTABRIA
- City: SANTANDER
- Website: https://www.idival.org
- Street: AVD/ CARDENAL HERRERA ORIA S/N
- Postal Code: 39011
- E-Mail: rrhh1@idival.org
- E-Mail: simonalfredo.piris@idival.org
- Phone: 942315516