Super-resolution Light Microscopy & Nanoscopy (SLN) Technician

ICFO is currently looking for an SLN Technician, who will join the Super-resolution Light Microscopy & Nanoscopy (SLN) Research Facility team.

The Super-resolution Light Microscopy & Nanoscopy (SLN) Research Facility at ICFO is equipped with front-end microscopy techniques that are able to operate a step beyond the commercial state of the art. We perform continuous development to constantly improve the specifications of our microscopes to supply unique features. We collaborate with industry, hospitals, and research centres. Our systems are available to all type of end-users. We provide training through short and mid-term hands-on courses which can be tailored to accommodate any user needs and backgrounds. The research programs at the SLN cover a wide range of applications including the visualization of subcellular components, cells, tissues, organs, and model organisms.

The main responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Working in microscopy techniques and in any related applications in the SLN.

Manage and facilitate access, training, and support to users.

Participate in the main maintenance and alignment of the equipment

Interface and collaborate with biologists and medical doctors.

Protocols standardization: software and hardware.

Some of the requested tasks involve:

Maintaining and inspecting and troubleshooting technical issues with the microscopes and other related equipment in the labs.

Contacting the manufacturer when necessary.

Measuring and assessing the performance of the equipment and carrying out corrective actions.

Managing project and user databases, and updating inventories.

Updating and maintaining the SLN website.

Creating and managing the SLN media accounts to disseminate the activities of the group.

Developing guides to enhance the user experience with microscopes.

Conducting systematic measurements for various projects.

Assisting users in the operation of instruments, data acquisition and analysis.

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Candidates must hold, at the time of contract initiation, an internationally-recognized master or degree preferably in physics, technical engineering, biosciences or similar.

The candidate should have a proven track record of experience in an optics lab. It will be positively evaluated any knowledge and experience on experimental microscopy and optical design and set-up building and in dealing with concepts in image processing.

ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are selected exclusively on merit and potential on the basis of submitted application material. No restrictions related to disabilities, citizenship or gender apply to ICFO positions. ICFO abides by the principles of openness, efficiency, transparency, supportiveness, and international comparability as stated in the European Charter for Researchers and the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Conditions

This is a full-time position.

The contract offered will be a permanent contract for scientific and technical activities (ACT) linked to the approved Public Employment Offer (Oferta Pública d’Ocupació – OPO) of ICFO and governed by the applicable public-sector labor framework.

A salary according to ICFO’s approved salary scales will be offered, commensurate with the level of the position and the candidate’s experience.

Suitable candidates are requested to submit:

Presentation letter with a declaration of interest,

Curriculum Vitae, including contact details,

The contact e-mail of two potential referees.

Candidates will be assessed as they apply and the call will remain open until the suitable candidate is identified.

Candidates may contact [email protected] for formal enquiries regarding the application, as well as address scientific enquiries to [email protected].

For updated information about ICFO, please visit https://www.icfo.eu/.

20th of February, 2026