Join the Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2) as a Junior Materials Informatics Engineer, leveraging data science, machine learning, and computational tools to revolutionize materials discovery in nanotechnology.

The Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2), a leading research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, is seeking a motivated Junior Materials Informatics Engineer to join our cutting-edge team. In this role, you will develop and apply informatics tools to analyze vast datasets from experiments and simulations, accelerating the discovery of novel nanomaterials for applications in energy, electronics, and biomedicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build machine learning models to predict material properties and optimize synthesis parameters
• Curate and manage materials databases, integrating data from quantum simulations, DFT calculations, and experimental results
• Collaborate with experimentalists and theoreticians to design data-driven workflows
• Implement scalable computational pipelines using cloud and HPC resources
• Contribute to publications and open-source tools in materials informatics

ICN2 offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment with world-class facilities in Barcelona. This position is ideal for early-career professionals passionate about bridging data science and materials science.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages for data analysis and modeling
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Familiarity with materials science concepts, databases (e.g., Materials Project), and simulation tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Catalan/Spanish is a plus

• Competitive monthly salary with performance-based reviews
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development opportunities, including conferences and training
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and high-performance computing resources
• Health insurance, pension contributions, and 23 days of paid vacation
• Collaborative international environment fostering innovation