Post-doctoral Researcher on Kinetic Inductance in Intercalated van der Waals Superconductors

CIC nanoGUNE; España; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CIC nanoGUNE is a Basque research center focused on nanoscience, located in Spain. The Nanodevices group works on the MARVEL project, exploring molecularly intercalated van der Waals superconductors to develop high-performance microwave resonators for quantum circuits and spin-qubit readout.

The successful candidate will co-work with researchers across materials physics and quantum motion, leveraging facilities for nanofabrication and cryogenic measurements.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience in 2D materials and vdW heterostructure characterization and fabrication.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience in superconductivity and cryogenic transport measurements.
• Microwave circuits and S-parameter characterization familiarity.
• Previous track record in publications at the highest level.
• Self-motivated and a team player coordinating research.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and assembly of vdW heterostructures using mechanical exfoliation and deterministic transfer.
• Development and optimization of superconducting vdW devices.
• DC and RF transport characterization of the devices at cryogenic temperatures.

Skills

2D materials

vdW heterostructure

Education

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company CIC nanoGUNE Department Nanodevices Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 15 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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 aMaría de MaeztuUnit of Excellence.

The Nanodevices group ,co-led byProf. Luis E. HuesoandProf. Fèlix Casanova, is currently composed of 24 members including senior and junior researchers. The group counts with extensive research facilities for fabrication and characterization of devices and several active research lines spanning from nanofabrication to 2D electronics and spin transport. More information about the group can be found at https://www.nanogune.eu/en/research/groups/nanodevices .

The candidate will work alongside researchers from Materials Physics Center and Quantum Motion on the MARVEL project (Magnetic field Resilient spin qubit readout resonators with van der Waals intercalated superconductors), which explores a new family of materials: molecularly intercalated van der Waals superconductors. Our goal is to harness their unique properties, particularly their kinetic inductance, to develop a new generation of high-performance microwave resonators for quantum circuits and spin-qubit readout.

The research will include:

• Fabrication and assembly of high-quality vdW heterostructures using mechanical exfoliation and deterministic transfer techniques.
• Development and optimization of superconducting vdW devices.
• DC and RF transport characterization of the devices at cryogenic temperatures.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field, as well as the following skills:

• Experience in 2D materials and vdW heterostructure characerization and fabrication
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Although not compulsory, the following points will be considered:

• Experience in superconductivity and cryogenic transport measurements
• Microwave circuits, in particular familiarity with S-parameter characterization
• Previous track record in publications at the highest level.
• Self-motivated and a team player willing to coordinate the research in a particular topic.

We offeran international and competitive environment, state-of-the-art equipment, and the possibility to perform research at the highest level.

We promoteteamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome all kinds of applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

The position is available from 1 January 2027 and will go on until 31 December 2028, in the first instance, in theNanodevices group. The contract will be funded by the Basque Government’s IKUR 2030 – Quantum Technologies research and innovation programme.

The deadline for application is December 15, 2026.