Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences
- Research Field
- Physics
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)Established Researcher (R3)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37.5
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
ICFO is offering a postdoctoral position to a well-qualified, highly motivated and dynamic young scientist who wishes to enhance his/her scientific career in a friendly and stimulating environment.
The successful candidate will be joining the Quantum NanoElectronics and NanoMechanics group led by Prof. Dr. Adrian Bachtold, and will be part of the new joint laboratory with Prof. Dr. Frank Koppens (ICFO) and Prof. Dr. Jarillo-Herrero (MIT).
This project is part of the science and technology based on quantum materials, from advanced superconducting materials, to van der Waals materials, moiré quantum matter, collective phenomena, strong light-matter interactions and more. In particular, the project involves nano-electronic and nano-optical studies of quantum and moiré materials and devices. Many advanced tools will be available such as (diluation) cryostats with optical access, cryogenic scanning near-field microscope, etc.
This project will focus on ultra-sensitive electrical measurements of current correlation, thermopower and thermal conduction in twisted 2D materials in a dilution fridge.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized Ph.D.-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the nearest future) preferably in Physics.
The candidate should have a proven experience with two-dimensional materials and preferred experience with low-noise transport measurements is beneficial.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Salary is offered according to the institutional salary scales.
The contract is offered for periods of 1 year, renewable for a total of up to 2 years.
Additionally, a family allowance is also available on request and after corresponding approval for people with family charges in the terms described in the corresponding policy.
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.
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 jobs@icfo.eu for formal enquiries regarding the application, as well as address scientific enquiries to adrian.bachtold@icfo.eu.
For update information about the hosting group, please visit https://www.icfo.eu/research-group/24/nem/home/.
For updated information about ICFO, please visit https://www.icfo.eu/.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Castelldefels
- Postal Code
- 08860
- Street
- Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss, 3
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Castelldefels
- Website
- Street
- Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss, 3
- Postal Code
- 08860