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Sergio Fernández Garrido

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PhD in Quantum Engineering of Semiconductor Nanostructures for Photovoltaics Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

The PhD position is directly funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant project MIRACLE, so the selected candidate does not need to obtain a separate PhD scholarship to cover the position.

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

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Spain

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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Materials Engineering
Molecular Beam Epitaxy
Solar Cell
Photovoltaic
Physics

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PhD opportunity at the Institute for Optoelectronic Systems and Microtechnology (ISOM-UPM), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, in Quantum Engineering of Semiconductor Nanostructures for Photovoltaics.

The position is part of the ERC Consolidator Grant project Quantum-engineered lattice-matched III-V-on-Si multijunction solar cells (MIRACLE). The research focuses on quantum-engineered, lattice-matched III-V-on-Si multijunction solar cells using dilute-nitride short-period superlattices fabricated by Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) with atomic-layer control.

The PhD work will include MBE growth of III-V semiconductor materials and nanostructures, structural/optical/electronic characterization, and fabrication and characterization of solar cells. The project offers opportunities to collaborate with leading international research groups in a large, international environment with senior researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students.

Eligibility highlights: candidates must be under 30 years old at recruitment, be unemployed until the day before recruitment, and hold both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in a field related to Physics, Materials Engineering, or Electronic Engineering. For foreign degrees requiring recognition in Spain, official homologation must be completed by recruitment time. Residence in the Community of Madrid is not required.

Funding: the PhD is directly funded by the project, so no separate PhD scholarship is needed.

Application: send your CV, motivation letter, and Bachelor's and Master's transcripts to [email protected]. Deadline: 1 December 2026. Expected start: late 2026 / early 2027.

Funding details

The PhD position is directly funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant project MIRACLE, so the selected candidate does not need to obtain a separate PhD scholarship to cover the position.

What's required

Applicants must be under 30 years old at the time of recruitment, be unemployed until the day before recruitment, and hold both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in a field related to Physics, Materials Engineering, or Electronic Engineering. For foreign degrees requiring recognition in Spain, the official recognition/homologation must be completed by the time of recruitment. Residence or registration in the Community of Madrid is not required.

How to apply

Send your CV, motivation letter, and Bachelor's and Master's academic transcripts by email to [email protected]. Apply before 1 December 2026.

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