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PhD Position in Quantum Transport with van der Waals Heterostructures ICN2 in Spain

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

Full-time 4-year temporary contract funded by the Spanish State Research Agency / National Plan grant (PID2025-173015OB-I00). Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Relocation support and life insurance are included.

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Keywords

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

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About this position

ICN2 is advertising a PhD position in quantum transport with van der Waals heterostructures within the Physics and Engineering of Nanodevices Research Group in Bellaterra (Barcelona), Spain.

The project is led by ICREA Prof. Sergio O. Valenzuela and Dr. Juan F. Sierra and focuses on quantum transport, two-dimensional materials, van der Waals heterostructures, spintronics, magnetotransport, and related nanoscale device physics. The research explores charge and spin transport in quantum materials, including spin-orbit and magnetic proximity effects, spin-charge interconversion, spin torques, and the interplay between spin, magnetism, and topology in graphene and related van der Waals systems.

The successful candidate will work on device design and fabrication, deterministic assembly of 2D materials, electron-beam lithography and cleanroom nanofabrication, cryogenic electrical and quantum-transport measurements under high magnetic fields, spin-resolved transport, advanced spectroscopy, and data analysis. The position is funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) / National Plan grant PID2025-173015OB-I00.

Eligibility highlights: a Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or a closely related field; a solid background in solid-state physics; and strong English, motivation, and teamwork skills. Experience with 2D materials, nanofabrication, transport measurements, cryogenics, spintronics, Raman spectroscopy, or scientific programming is valued but not essential.

Conditions: full-time (37.5 h/week), temporary 4-year contract, salary depending on qualifications and experience, with relocation support and life insurance.

How to apply: submit the application through the ICN2 website with a motivation letter, CV, referee contacts or reference letters, and academic transcripts for Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Applications are reviewed continuously, so early submission is recommended.

Funding details

Full-time 4-year temporary contract funded by the Spanish State Research Agency / National Plan grant (PID2025-173015OB-I00). Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Relocation support and life insurance are included.

What's required

Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or a closely related field; solid background in solid-state physics; previous experience valued in two-dimensional materials and van der Waals heterostructures, nanofabrication or cleanroom techniques, electrical/quantum-transport or magnetotransport measurements, cryogenic experimental techniques, spintronics, magnetism or quantum metrology, Raman spectroscopy or related characterization, and scientific programming/data analysis; strong scientific motivation, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team, and good written and spoken English.

How to apply

Apply via the ICN2 website. Submit a motivation letter, full CV with contact details, reference letters or referee contacts, and academic transcripts for Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

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