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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN THE QUANTUM NANOPHOTONICS LAB GROUP

Job Vacancy
Research Field: Other
Sub Research:
Job Summary

The Quantum Nanophotonics Group at MPC is offering a research position to work with Prof. Gabriel Molina-Terriza on photonic sensing and chiral light-matter interactions. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of optical sensing schemes based on structured light and chiral optical forces, with potential applications in nanophotonics,
optical manipulation and advanced sensing.

The positions will be funded by Convenio Lockheed Martin.

CFM-Centro de Física de Materiales/MPC-Materials Physics Center

Job Description & Benefits

Description:
The Quantum Nanophotonics Group at the Materials Physics Center investigates the interaction of structured and quantum light with matter at the nanoscale. The group combines fundamental and applied research in quantum optics, nanophotonics and quantum technologies, with a strong experimental component. Current research topics
include structured light, optical forces, chiral light-matter interactions, photonic sensing, optical manipulation, quantum communication technologies and quantum sensing. For more information, visit our web: http://cfm.ehu.es/QNanoLab/

Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics, preferably in the field of Photonics, Optics, Nanophotonics or a related area. Experience in experimental optics, photonic sensing, optical manipulation, structured light, microscopy, data acquisition and scientific programming will be highly appreciated. Background in chiral optics, optical forces or
nanophotonics will be considered an advantage.

Suitable candidates can apply for this position sending by email to jobs.cfm@ehu.eus the following information before 8 th of October with the subject label “Postdoc CFM-Chiral Particle”:

1- An updated Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications. (50%)
2- A presentation letter with declaration of interests (max. 1 page). (30%)
3- Two reference letters and/or contact email of two potential referees. (20%)

General enquiries or questions about this position should be submitted by email to: jobs.cfm@ehu.eus with the subject label “Postdoc CFM- Chiral Particle
Benefits:

Additional details:
https://cfm.ehu.es/about-cfm/job-offers/

Job Details

Program:
No
SESAM Number:
Type of Contract:
Temporary
Profile:
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Status:
Hours/Week:
37,5
Company:
Asociación de Investigación MPC
Location:
SPAIN

Organization Contact

Name:
CFM-Centro de Física de Materiales/MPC-Materials Physics Center
Type:
Other
Dept/Lab:
Address:
Manuel Lardizabal Pasealekua, 5 20018 Donostia Gipuzkoa SPAIN
Email:
Website:
Phone/Fax:
Ph: 943 018 786

Application Details

Job Starting Date

2026-11-01

Application Deadline

2026-10-08

How To Apply