PhD position "Coherent Control of Molecular Spins on Superconducting Platforms"

CIC nanoGUNE; Donostia/San Sebastián; Presencial; EUR 24.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CIC nanoGUNE is seeking a dedicated PhD student in Molecular Quantum Physics to investigate spin states in graphene-based structures. This dynamic role involves cutting-edge research using low-temperature STM and microwave spectroscopy under the ERC Advanced Grant 'CONSPIRA'. Join an international team and contribute to pioneering quantum research in San Sebastián, Spain.

Formación

• MSc (or equivalent) in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or related fields.
• Background in experimental condensed matter physics or nanotechnology.
• Prior experience with STM, low-temperature setups, or spectroscopy is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Developing and operating an ESR-STM system under cryogenic and ultrahigh vacuum conditions.
• Synthesizing and characterizing magnetic molecular systems on superconducting substrates.
• Probing spin dynamics and coherence at the single-spin level.

Conocimientos

Experimental condensed matter physics

Nanotechnology

Data analysis

Programming skills (Python, MATLAB)

Strong communication skills

Educación

MSc in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience

Herramientas

Low-temperature setups

Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM)

Spectroscopy

Descripción del empleo

PhD Position in Molecular Quantum Physics – Join our team at nanoGUNE!

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to explore the coherent control of spin states in graphene-based molecular architectures assembled on engineered superconducting platforms. The project combines low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and microwave spectroscopy, with the ambitious goal of implementing Electron Spin Resonance–STM (ESR-STM) to manipulate individual quantum spins.

This research lies at the intersection of quantum transport, spintronics, and nanotechnology, and is part of the ERC Advanced Grant CONSPIRA (ERC-AdG 101097693), led by Prof. Nacho Pascual at the CIC nanoGUNE research center in San Sebastián, Spain.

Your role will involve:

• Developing and operating an ESR-STM system under cryogenic and ultrahigh vacuum conditions
• Synthesizing and characterizing magnetic molecular systems on superconducting substrates
• Probing spin dynamics and coherence at the single-spin level
• Contributing to quantum experiments and many-body physics analysis

Your profile:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or related fields
• Background in experimental condensed matter physics or nanotechnology
• Programming skills (Python, MATLAB) and experience in data analysis
• Prior experience with STM, low-temperature setups, or spectroscopy is a plus
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English

We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Start date: 1st September 2025

Applciation in: http://www.nanogune.eu/nanogune/join-us/open-position/497

Location: San Sebastián, Spain

Come work in a dynamic international team and contribute to cutting-edge quantum research at the atomic scale!