Post-doctoral researcher to develop perovskite spiking neural networks

BCMATERIALS – Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures; España; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

BCMATERIALS – Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures in Leioa, Spain, seeks a highly motivated researcher to advance perovskite neuron and synapse devices. The role covers substrate-patterning, thin film growth, contact deposition, and extensive characterisation to understand charge transfer at interfaces.

The candidate should hold a doctoral degree, with strong background in perovskite devices, interfacial engineering, and programming aptitude, and be proficient in English

Qualificações

• PhD in Physics, Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or closely related field.
• Extensive background in perovskite device fabrication and characterization.
• Experience in single crystal synthesis and thin film deposition.
• Strong interfacial engineering background and device integration experience.
• Interest in charge transfer mechanisms and instrument automation; programming aptitude beneficial.
• Proficiency in English; able to work in international/interdisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop perovskite neuron and synapse devices.
• Conduct extensive structural and optoelectronic characterization.
• Determine ion-mediated charge transfer processes.
• Analyze mechanisms of novel device operation.
• Integrate devices into perovskite SNNs.
• Coordinate perovskite tasks within the project work package and plan deliverables.
• Collaborate with IIT neuromorphic engineering team to align specifications.
• Engage with robotics, sensing and control partners; participate in meetings.
• Prepare manuscripts and present research at conferences.
• Maintain equipment and mentor junior researchers.

Conhecimentos

Perovskite device fabrication

Single crystal synthesis

Thin film deposition

Interfacial engineering

Programming aptitude

English proficiency

Formação académica

Doctoral degree in Physics, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

Ferramentas

Laboratory instruments (characterization)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

BCMATERIALS – Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures

Organisation/Company BCMATERIALS – Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 22 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 7 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

The selected researcher will carry out all the necessary steps to fabricate the devices, from substrate-patterning to thin film crystal growth and contact deposition. In addition to performing standard electronic characterization, it is anticipated that the researcher will also develop novel characterisation protocols to be able to both make progress and understand the fundamental charge transfer processes at the interface. The success of this technology promises to deliver a sustainable and recyclable computing platform that can be printed, potentially revolutionising the way we approach electronics design.

Skills and Requirements:

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with:

• Doctoral degree in Physics, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar, or have their thesis in these relevant areas already submitted.
• Extensive background in perovksite device fabrication and characterisation essential.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in single crystal synthesis, thin film deposition, solar device prepration, structural and electronic characterisation and will have a background in interfacial engineering.
• Strong interest in understanding fundamental charge transpor processes, instrument automation, and preferably with some programming aptitude.
• Proficiency in English, and able to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

Work Program / Duties / Responsibilities:

• Development of perovskite neuron and synapse devices.
• Extensive structural and optoelectronic characterization.
• Determination of ion-mediated charge transfer processes.
• Analysis of the mechanisms underlying the operation of the novel devices.
• Integration of the devices into perovskite SNNs.

Additional responsibilities:

• Coordinating the perovskite tasks within the embodied inference work package: planning the work, tracking progress against deliverables and milestones, and contributing to project reporting
• Acting as the main point of contact with the neuromorphic engineering team at IIT, to agree a common spike encoding/decoding framework for the silicon and perovskite routes and align device specifications with the network design
• Working with the robotics, sensing and control partners across the consortium, and taking part in project meetings
• Writing of manuscripts
• Presenting research at national/international conferences
• Maintaining equipment
• Mentoring junior researchers
• Maintaining a positive and collaborative group atmosphere

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute BCMATERIALS - Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures Country Spain State/Province Bizkaia City Leioa Postal Code 48940 Street Building Martina Casiano – 3rd. Floor, UPV/EHU Science Park, B. Sarriena s/n