Postdoctoral Researcher - Physics and Engineering of Nanodevices

ICN2, Spain

Updated: 3 months ago

As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation.

Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 19 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher

Research area or group: Physics and Engineering of Nanodevices Group

Description of Group/Project:

The Physics and Engineering of Nanodevices (PEN) group (Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ICN2) is seeking to appoint a creative and motivated postdoctoral researcher to participate in an ongoing project on spin dynamics using van der Waals heterostructures. The appointed candidate will be responsible for the design and detailed characterization of devices comprising 2D ferromagnets, graphene and/or transition metal dichalcogenides. S/he will carry out process development, documentation of processes and implement the required steps to fabricate the devices using exfoliation methods and deterministic transfer in inert environment.

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

· 2D material manipulation. Exfoliation and deterministic transfer.

· Performing characterization of the heterostructures, including Raman Spectroscopy, XRD, and ARPES (with the assistance of the responsible Laboratory Engineers).

· Device nanofabrication

· Magneto transport characterization in a cryogenic environment. 

· Investigation of spin dynamics in non-local devices

Requirements:

A PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

  • Knowledge and Professional Experience:

Demonstrated experimental expertise and a proven track record of tackling challenging research problems.

Knowledge on manipulation of 2D materials and/(or spintronics will be highly valued.

Excellent communication skills in English and a strong motivation to engage in interdisciplinary, collaborative research.

Summary of conditions:

  • Full time work (37,5h/week)
  • Contract Length: Temporary
  • Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
  • Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
  • Support to the relocation issues.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Work-Life Balance and Flexibility with flexible work schedules
  • 28 holidays per year
  • Flexible compensation plan: tax advantages contracting some products (health insurance, childcare, training, among others.)
  • Training activities: languages, mentoring programme, wellbeing programme.
  • International environment

Estimated Incorporation date: as soon as possible  

How to apply:

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

  • A cover letter.
  • A full CV including contact details.
  • 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

    • Deadline for applications: 12/04/2025

    Este contrato es parte del proyecto de I+D+i PID2022-143162OB-I00 financiado por MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 y por FEDER, UE"

    Equal opportunities:

    ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

    ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.


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