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 fulltime position is offered under the supervision of Profs. Paolo Vavassori (p.vavassori@nanogune.eu) and Andreas Berger (a.berger@nanogune.eu), joint co-leaders of the Nanomagnetism Research Group, which is conducting world-class research in the field of nanoscale magnetism.

The successful candidate will join a very 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 Laboratories of the Nanomagnetism Group
-Maintenance of equipment and instrumentation
-Training and support of new group members
-Procurement of consumables and tools
-Performing group service measurements
-Training and supervision of selected general equipment and facilities

Candidate profile
The successful candidate should have a Vocational Training / Formación Profesional (FP) qualification or a bachelor's degree in physics or a related engineering field. Fluency in English is required, and fluency in Spanish and/or Basque will be positively valued. Recent FP and university graduates will be considered as well.

The following traits will be valued:
-Independent working style and self-motivation
-Being a team player

Additionally, the following experience would be positively considered:
-Hands-on experience with experimental setups and research equipment
-Handling of gases, cryogenics, and vacuum systems

Application
Candidates should apply by completing the online form and attaching the following documents: a complete CV, motivation letter, certificates, and contact details of two references. Deadline to apply: 24/04/2026

Starting date: As soon as possible