Job information
Organisation/Company: Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC)
Department: Instituto de Ciencia de materiales de Madrid
Research field: Materials engineering; Chemistry; Physics
Researcher profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application deadline: 15 May 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Country: Spain
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Hours per week: 37.5
Offer starting date: 1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe
Reference Number: 13476
Offer description
The 3D Nanoenergy Lab is looking for a researcher to develop bio-based materials for 3D printing of electroactive materials with applications in the chip industry and energy harvesting. The project aims at pushing the limits of sustainability in electroconductive materials with superior thermal, electrical, and dielectric properties.
The scientific activity will be part of the PRIME project (13476), an innovative M-ERA.net consortium (https://www.m-era.net/joint-calls/joint-call-2025). The candidate will join the Nanostructured Hybrid, Biohybrid and Porous Materials Group at the Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (https://wp.icmm.csic.es/phbhmg/). The group is a leader in the development of advanced composite materials and their applications in materials sciences and sustainability. The project will involve close interaction with scientists from four EU research centers and companies.
Research Project
The objective of the candidate’s research project within PRIME is to develop biopolymer nanocomposite formulations based on biomass-derived polymers and ceramic nanoparticles. A strong focus is on in-depth characterization, including the physico-chemical properties of these materials as well as the mechanical, electrical, and dielectric properties of 3D printed parts produced from these materials.
The contracted researcher will
- Extract nanostructured biopolymers from different sources and compare their physico-chemical properties.
- Produce printable slurries based on biopolymer gels and different ceramic nanopowders with defined rheological properties and consistencies.
- Characterize the electrical and dielectric properties of printed and consolidated parts using state-of-the-art equipment.
Where
Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM). The ICMM is located at the University and Technological Campus of Cantoblanco, which offers a wide and diverse variety of scientific, recreational, and social activities. The ICMM is well connected by public transportation from Madrid and other nearby cities.
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications: Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or Physics
Specific Requirements
Experience in materials preparation and synthesis as well as in characterization of electrical and mechanical properties of materials. Experience in 3D printing is welcome.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
The researcher is funded by a European research project under the M-ERA.net scheme doing research in collaboration with international partners in a stimulating and thriving work environment with a competitive annual salary (M3, CSIC salary level) of 46,000 EUR before taxes and social security expenses.
Additional comments
ICMM is deeply committed to preserving equal opportunities and inclusiveness, a philosophy that our group fully supports.
The applicants should send:
- Curriculum vitae (maximum two A4 pages). Send the CV detailing your academic and scientific record.
- Motivation letter for this position (maximum one A4 page).
- Two reference contacts.
Where to apply
To this email address: bernd@icmm.csic.es . In the title (subject) of your email, please write: Postdoc-2026-1. All documents should be in English and submitted in PDF format no later than the 15th of May 2026, 14:00 h.
