**Published:** 07/11/2025**Deadline:** 15/12/2025**Envisaged Job Starting Date:**01/march/2026 A postdoctoral position is available at CIC biomaGUNE, in San Sebastián (Spain), to work on the application of chiral nanoparticles to increase the enantiomeric yield in catalytic reactions for the synthesis of bioactive molecular compounds. The selected candidate will be assigned to both the Carbon Bionanotechnology Laboratory, under the supervision of Prof. Maurizio Prato, and the Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, under the supervision of Prof. Luis Liz\-Marzán. A postdoctoral position is available at CIC biomaGUNE, in San Sebastián (Spain), to work on the application of chiral nanoparticles to increase the enantiomeric yield in catalytic reactions for the synthesis of bioactive molecular compounds. The selected candidate will be assigned to both the Carbon Bionanotechnology Laboratory, under the supervision of Prof. Maurizio Prato, and the Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, under the supervision of Prof. Luis Liz\-Marzán. This position is part of the project Chiral Metal Nanorods for Enantioselective (Amino)catalysis –CHIMERA\-, funded by BBVA Foundation Research Program\- Fundamentos call 2024\. Many drugs are composed of chiral organic molecules, which very often present different biological responses based on their handedness. Therefore, ensuring the efficient synthesis of enantiopure drugs is a crucial step, which may require efficient catalysts. The goal of the CHIMERA project is to develop a framework for the design of environmentally robust chiral nanoparticles at multiple scales, from molecules to nanostructures. Using metallic and bimetallic chiral nanoparticles as catalysts, we expect to enhance enantioselectivity in the production of molecules for use in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. **Required Education Level:**A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related area, is required. **Required Skills/Qualifications:**Experience in organic synthesis and catalysis is preferred. Knowledge in the fields of colloid science, nanoplasmonics, and data analysis are desirable. The candidates are expected to have interest in multidisciplinary work, motivation to learn from a diversity of scientific areas, and the capacity to work in an international environment. Good interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills in English are required. **Duration:**Full\-time, temporary, associated with the research project (total project duration: 36 months). The Contract duration will be aligned with project requirements **Project Funding:**CHIMERA \- EIC24\-1\-17250 \- (BBVA Foundation) **Informal Inquiries:**Informal requests for additional information can be sent to *Luis Liz\-Marzan* at *llizmarzan@cicbiomagune.es* or *Maurizio Prato* at *mprato@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 here 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 ***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.*