Postdoc position: 2-D Quantum Materials 916 views

The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) is offering a postdoctoral position to highly motivated and dynamic young scientist who wishes to enhance his/her scientific career in a friendly and stimulating environment. The position is available in 2-D Quantum Materials.

About the position:
  • The successful candidate will be carrying out a collaborative project in the Low Dimensional Quantum Materials Group (LDQM – Prof. Dmitri Efetov) in the framework of the recently awarded EU Quantum Technologies Flagship.
  • The aim of this position is to engineer strong quantum effects in novel 2D materials and their hetero-structures and use these for quantum sensing applications.
  • This also involves the study of superconductivity in magic angle twisted bilayer graphene, in which our group holds a leading position in Europe.
  • The candidate will play a key role in the whole research effort of the group and will closely collaborate with leading experimental and theoretical groups in this field.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized PhD equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the nearest future) preferably in Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or closely related disciplines.
  • Strong experience in fabrication of 2D materials and hetero-structures thereof.
  • Experience in the fields of superconductivity, low temperature transport, opto-electronics, RF circuits can be an advantage.
  • Experience in single photon detection is a strong plus.

Duration: The contract is offered for periods of one year, renewable for a total of up to 5 years.

Applications:

Apply online and include the following:

  • Presentation letter with a declaration of interest,
  • Curriculum Vitae, including contact details,
  • Contact e-mail of two potential referees.
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Organization ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences
Country Spain
Fellowship Level Postdoctoral
Subject areas Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 31st July, 2019
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