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Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CEDENNA, with the support of ANID, opens a new call for the incorporation of a postdoctoral researcher. The call is aimed at researchers with a doctoral degree, with a track record and prospects in nanoscience and nanotechnology, interested in joining multidisciplinary teams and carrying out frontier research in materials science. At least 2 positions will be assigned to women candidates. Applications until June 30.

? Research Lines

Applicants must demonstrate technical expertise in at least one of the following CEDENNA priority areas:

  • Modeling and Simulations: DFT, molecular dynamics and machine learning.
  • Sensors and Mining: Nanomagnetism and spintronics.
  • Energy: Green hydrogen and storage (Li-ion/Na-ion).
  • Chemistry and Environment: Synthesis of nanomaterials and remediation.
  • Biomedicine: Nanobiosensors and drug delivery systems.
  • Packaging and Food Safety: Active and intelligent packaging.

? What requirements must you meet?

  • Doctoral degree: Obtained after January 1, 2019. (We consider a maternity extension of 1 year per child).
  • Academic excellence: Demonstrable scientific productivity in WoS journals (preferably Q1 or Q2).
  • Skills: Intermediate/advanced English and a strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Sponsorship: Endorsement from two CEDENNA academics.

? Benefits and Conditions

  • Gross monthly salary: $2.222.000
  • Contract Annual.
  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment.
  • Institutional sponsorship to apply for external funding such as Fondecyt.

? How to apply?

You have until June 30 , 2026 to send your documents. You must send the following to [email protected] :

  • Updated CV.
  • Copy of your Doctoral Degree.
  • Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing your line of research and how it fits with CEDENNA’s objectives.
  • Two letters of recommendation or academic reference contacts.
  • Work proposal (maximum 1 page) aligned with two or more of CEDENNA’s lines of research.

Key information: Don’t forget to clearly indicate in the subject line the call you are applying to.

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