**Published:** 19/12/2025**Deadline:** 15/01/2026**Envisaged Job Starting Date:**February 2026 A postdoctoral position is available in the Biomolecular Nanotechnology Lab at CIC biomaGUNE, led by Aitziber L. Cortajarena, in collaboration with Multiverse Computing. The aim of this position is to develop an integrated computational–experimental platform that combines quantum\-inspired algorithms and droplet\-based microfluidics for immunotherapy research. The specific goal is to generate and experimentally screen libraries of immune checkpoint inhibitory peptides to accelerate the discovery of next\-generation peptide\-based cancer immunotherapies. A postdoctoral position is offered in the group of Prof. Aitziber L. Cortajarena (Biomolecular Nanotechnology) at CIC biomaGUNE, in close collaboration with Multiverse Computing, a European leader in quantum computing and quantum\-inspired algorithms. The aim of this position is to develop quantum\-inspired computational algorithms integrated with droplet\-based microfluidic platforms for the discovery and optimization of immune checkpoint inhibitory peptides. The specific goal is to generate, prioritize, and experimentally validate large peptide libraries targeting key immune checkpoints, through a combined computational–experimental workflow. Selected candidates will be further characterized and integrated into modular protein scaffolds to generate multivalent therapeutic constructs. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the QUICK project (Quantum and microfluidic engineering to develop Immune ChecKpoint inhibitory peptides), cofunded by the GANTT Program of the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council. This interdisciplinary project bridges quantum\-inspired computation, protein and peptide engineering, microfluidics, and immunotherapy, aiming to establish disruptive technologies for next\-generation cancer immunotherapies. **Required Education Level:**Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field. **Required Skills/Qualifications:*** Hands\-on experience in computational methods in protein design. * Experience in experimental protein chemistry. * Interest or experience in microfluidics, drug discovery, and high\-throughput techniques. * Curiosity\-driven ability to independently plan and conduct experiments and contribute to multidisciplinary research. * Good communication skills in English. **Duration:**Temporary full\-time contract with and duration of 1 year. **Project Funding:**QUICK \- 2025\-KA44\-000002\-01 \- (Gipuzkoa Provincial Council) **Informal Inquiries:**Informal requests for additional information can be sent to *Aitziber López Cortajarena* at *alcortajarena@cicbiomagune.es* Applications sent directly to the emails listed above **will be NOT be accepted**. **Equal opportunities Policy:**CIC biomaGUNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by European, national, or local law. **Open Transparent and Merit Based Recruitment Policy:**You can check CIC biomaGUNE OTM\-R Policy. **How To Apply:**Submit your application with a motivation letter stating why you are interested in this position, your CV, the contact details of two academics who can provide a reference using the "Apply" button. ***About CIC biomaGUNE:*** *CIC biomaGUNE, located in the Science and Technology Park of Gipuzkoa (Donostia\-San Sebastián), is a leading research center in the area of* ***bionanomaterials, synthetic bioengineering*** *and* ***molecular imaging*** *and counts with more than 180 people from 33 countries. The activity of CIC biomaGUNE is conducted by a team of 11 international and dynamic research groups, supported by flexible and efficient management teams and a unique research infrastructure including the Molecular Imaging Facility, one of the biggest preclinical imaging research infrastructures in Europe.* *CIC biomaGUNE maintains a vibrant weekly scientific seminar program by visiting leading scientists. Additional training in soft skills and technologies covered by the CIC biomaGUNE technical platforms is offered to researchers within the in\-house training program.* *CIC biomaGUNE is committed to develop a HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code). Please check out the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers \-* *HRS4R at CIC biomaGUNE and the OTM\-R Policy.*