Postdoctoral Researcher at ICIQ: Join the Villa research group at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) as a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on the design, fabrication, and control of light-driven micromotors. This project merges experimental and computational approaches to tackle major challenges in fields like environmental sensing and targeted delivery.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Ref: Postdoc 2025-06 KV)
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Sustainable Catalysis, Renewable Energy, and Health
Location:
Tarragona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience with numerical simulations (FDTD, FEM, MCRT, BEM) applied to electromagnetic or particle-field interactions.
- Familiarity with active matter, micromotors, or colloidal systems is highly valued.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, COMSOL, or similar for simulation and data analysis.
- Hands-on experience with particle tracking, image processing, and flow analysis.
- Background in light-matter interaction, self-electrophoresis, diffusiophoresis, or related phenomena is a plus.
- Experience in microparticle/nanoparticle manipulation using optical or optofluidic techniques.
- Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
Job Description:
- Conduct experimental studies on micromotor propulsion, trajectory control, and collective self-assembly.
- Perform numerical simulations of particle-light interactions and micromotor dynamics (FDTD, FEM, or similar).
- Investigate chemical and photochemical reactions affecting micromotor propulsion and self-organization.
- Analyze micromotor dynamics using particle tracking, statistical methods, and flow visualization techniques.
- Develop and optimize optical setups using spatial light modulators for dynamic light shaping.
- Write reports and scientific articles, and present findings at meetings and conferences.
- Provide guidance and support to students and team members while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application, including a CV and relevant documentation, through the ICIQ careers portal.
Last Date to Apply:
May 25, 2025
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