PhD position - field of 2D materials for spin orbit electronics

European Commission; Santiago de Compostela; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The SpinOrbitronics Group at IMDEA Nanociencia is inviting applications for a PhD position focused on 2D materials for spin orbit electronics. This research opportunity, funded by a collaboration with leading universities, offers extensive training, practical experience, and participation in cutting-edge experiments. Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Physics or Material Science, along with strong research skills and motivation.

Formación

• Good knowledge of Condensed Matter Physics and Magnetism required.
• Experience in thin film fabrication in UHV conditions is mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Training in thin films growth and in-situ/ex-situ analyses.
• Fabrication of 2D materials and device design.
• Participation in synchrotron experiments and consortium meetings.

Conocimientos

Condensed Matter Physics

Thin Film Fabrication

Magnetic Characterizations

Spin Transport

Educación

Master's degree in Physics or Material Science

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia Department SpinOrbitronics Group Research Field Physics » Electronics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Jul 2025 - 00 : 00 (Europe / Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number TC2024 / TEC380 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The SpinOrbitronics Group at IMDEA Nanociencia (Madrid, Spain) are seeking for candidates for one PhD position in the field of 2D materials for spin orbit electronics.

The PhD is founded by Mag4TIC-CM (TC2024 / TEC380) program by Community of Madrid under the coordination of IMDEA Nanociencia and involves a consortium comprising CISC, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

The candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or Material Science and good knowledge on Condensed Matter Physics and Magnetism. Previous expertise and skills on thin film fabrication in UHV conditions, spin transport and magnetic characterizations, are mandatory.

The PhD work will include the following aspects :

• Introduction and training in thin films growth by Pulsed Laser Deposition of 2D materials and in-situ and ex-situ analyses.
• Fabrication of 2D materials. Structural, electronic, chemical and magnetic characterizations.
• Design and nanofabrication of devices. Spin dependent transport measurements.

The PhD will be enrolled in one Doctoral Program of Universidad Autonoma de Madrid or Universidad Complutense de Madrid and supervised by Paolo Perna.

The student will participate in all activities of the groups, including synchrotron experiments, short and / or midterm stays at partner’s institutions, group and consortium meetings, workshops and furthermore will have the possibility to attend to numerous seminars and courses provided by IMDEA Nanociencia and by the other partners of the Consortium. The student will be evaluated at the end of the first year by a scientific committee to ensure the quality and progress of the research.

Interested candidate must have excellent academical records, must be highly motived, hard worker, and must demonstrate commitment to collaborative research. Along with a 2-Pages CV and a motivation letter, the applicants must provide at least two recommendation letters.

• Deadline for applications : 31st July, 2025

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