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CIC nanoGUNE: Pre-doctoral Researcher on Ultrafast optical control of magnetism in metamaterials (FPI ULTRAMAN)

Job Summary

NanoGUNE is a research center devoted to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) and is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.

The Nanomagnetism group (https://www.nanogune.eu/en/research/groups/nanomagnetism) is seeking to recruit a talented, enthusiastic young scientist who is highly motivated to boost his/her research career in the area of nanoscience.

Motivation:
The nano-magnetism group at CIC nanoGUNE BRTA is conducting world-class basic and applied research in the field of magnetism and optics of nano-scale structures. The Group staff has a longstanding expertise and proven track record in fundamental and applied aspects of nano-magnetism and nano-photonics.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of the project “ULTRAMAN”, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities, aiming at achieving nanoscale-selective and ultrafast (10-15s) optical control of magnetism of hybrid nanostructures and metamaterials. This control is envisioned to be facilitated by plasmonic-enhanced light matter interaction at the nanoscale.

The knowledge generated in this project is likely to break new grounds in key research areas at the frontier of science and at the interface between magnetism and ultrafast nanophotonics, a field that is at the cutting edge of current research. Besides the fundamental interest, the generated knowledge has great potential to map out a path for a future technological impact thanks to the identification of new ways to overcome the current physical limitations in the design of energy-efficient devices for information technology, including unconventional approaches (e.g., neuromorphic computers) that are intensively investigated at the present time.


Research description:
The Junior Researcher will participate in the synthesis of novel metamaterials combining advanced ferromagnetic materials and noble metal nanostructures, their precise characterization with state-of-the-art and cutting-edge instruments to measure their spatio-temporal functional properties at the nanoscale and sub-ps timescale.

Opportunities for JRs when joining ULTRAMAN:
The interdisciplinary approach of the project that combines a solid understanding of fundamental physics in nano-magnetism and nano-optics, and both basic and advanced methodologies of characterization, represents a clear opportunity for young scholars to develop into professional researchers at the cutting edge.
Development of personal and transferable skills (leadership, analytical, communication, interpersonal, free thinker mindset, creativity).
Prepare for excellent career options in academia, industrial R&D and beyond.


Required qualifications – Eligibility :
To apply for a PhD fellowship, candidates must hold an internationally recognized Master-equivalent degree in physics, nanoscience, or engineering. No restrictions of citizenship apply to the PhD fellowship.
A PhD degree from local University (UPV/EHU) will be granted after successful completion of the PhD research.

The deadline for applications is December 19th, 2025.
The position is expected to start in March 2026.

Suitable candidates should apply by completing the online form and attaching the following documents in a single PDF file:

1. a Curriculum Vitae
2. a presentation letter with declaration of interest (max. 1 page)
3. contact email of 1/2 potential references (alternatively 2 reference letters)
4. a scanned copy of your university academic transcripts
5. a scanned copy of the Master degree, if available at the time of application
6. a scanned copy of standardized English test results if available

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