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Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia

PhD Position in Quantum Transport with van der Waals Heterostructures Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia in Spain

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PhD

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Electrical Engineering

Funding

The position is funded by a Spanish State Research Agency National Plan grant (PID2025-173015OB-I00). It is a full-time temporary four-year contract of 37.5 hours per week. Salary depends on qualifications and demonstrated experience. Relocation support and life insurance are provided.

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Dec 29, 2026

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Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia

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Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Solid State Physics
Quantum Materials
Quantum Transport
2d Material
Physics

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About this position

PhD Position in Quantum Transport with van der Waals Heterostructures is available at the Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2), located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona campus in Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.

The doctoral researcher will join the Physics and Engineering of Nanodevices Research Group, led by ICREA Professor Sergio O. Valenzuela, and supervised by Sergio O. Valenzuela and Dr. Juan F. Sierra. The project investigates charge and spin transport in two-dimensional quantum materials and van der Waals heterostructures, including spin-orbit and magnetic proximity effects, spin-charge interconversion, spin torques, and the relationship between spin, magnetism, and topology.

Research activities include designing and fabricating quantum devices, preparing and assembling two-dimensional materials, electron-beam lithography and cleanroom nanofabrication, cryogenic and high-magnetic-field transport measurements, spin-resolved magnetotransport, spectroscopic characterization, electrostatic control, data analysis, conference presentations, and scientific publication.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or a related discipline and have a strong foundation in solid-state physics. Relevant experience is advantageous but not mandatory. The position requires scientific motivation, attention to detail, independence, teamwork, and good written and spoken English.

This is a full-time, four-year temporary contract at 37.5 hours per week. Funding comes from the Spanish State Research Agency National Plan grant PID2025-173015OB-I00. Salary depends on qualifications and experience; relocation support and life insurance are included. Applications are continuously reviewed, with the listed closing date of 29 December 2026.

Funding details

The position is funded by a Spanish State Research Agency National Plan grant (PID2025-173015OB-I00). It is a full-time temporary four-year contract of 37.5 hours per week. Salary depends on qualifications and demonstrated experience. Relocation support and life insurance are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or a closely related field, with a solid background in solid-state physics. Experience in two-dimensional materials and van der Waals heterostructures, nanofabrication or cleanroom techniques, electrical or quantum-transport measurements, cryogenic techniques, spintronics, magnetism, quantum metrology, Raman spectroscopy, scientific programming, or data analysis is valued but not essential. Candidates should demonstrate strong scientific motivation, attention to detail, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and good written and spoken English. Applications must include a motivation letter, a full CV with contact details, reference letters or referee contacts, and Bachelor’s and Master’s academic transcripts.

How to apply

Apply through the ICN2 website by submitting a motivation letter, full CV with contact details, reference letters or referee contacts, and Bachelor’s and Master’s academic transcripts. Applications are continuously reviewed.

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