POSTDOC position in the “Nanoarchitectures at surfaces” and “First-principles modelling for quantum materials” groups

Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia in Spain invites applications for a JointPOSTDOC position in the “Nanoarchitectures at surfaces” and “First-principles modelling for quantum materials” groups. The role focuses on advanced simulations and theory in condensed matter physics.

The successful candidate will perform DFT and multiconfigurational simulations, develop models for surfaces and correlated electrons, and collaborate with theoreticians and experimentalists. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics required.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform DFT and multiconfigurational simulations of inorganic and organic materials.
• Simulate surfaces with STM and nc-AFM visualization.
• Develop tight-binding and continuum models for condensed matter physics.
• Create models and codes to study correlated electrons in condensed matter physics.
• Rationalize findings in inorganic and organic nanomagnetism.
• Interpret quantum phases and emergence of quasiparticles.

Skills

DFT

CASS

STM

nc-AFM

Modelling complex systems

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

DFT software

CASS framework

Job description

Organisation/Company Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia Research Field Physics » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 4 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number 101224406-MAGNESIS Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

JointPOSTDOC position in the “Nanoarchitectures at surfaces” and “First-principles modelling for quantum materials” groups

We are looking for a candidate to carry out the following functions:

• Simulate inorganic and organic materials with DFT and multiconfigurational approaches (CASS).
• Simulate visualization of surfaces by STM and nc-AFM.
• Develop tight-binding and continuum models for condensed matter physics.
• Develop models and codes for the study of correlated electrons in condensed matter physics.
• Rationalize findings in inorganic and organic nanomagnetism.
• Interpret quantum phases of matter and emergence of quasiparticles.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: PhD in Physics.
• Communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility, and adaptability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience in DFT, CASS, simulation of STM and nc-AFM, modelling of complex physical systems.
• Availability to travel.
• Capability of daily interaction with both theoreticians and experimentalists.

Working conditions:

• Contract duration: 2 years.
• Annual gross salary: (I.e. will correspond to the standards of IMDEA Nanociencia and the regulatory framework of Program XX).
• Work-life balance measures: IMDEA Nanociencia has implemented a Gender Equality Plan that includes work-life balance measures, such as flexible schedule, teleworking, and meeting that respect the working hours.

IMDEA Nanociencia has a Gender Equality Plan, and the entire Institute is committed to measures that promote cultural, demographic, and social diversity, specifically gender diversity. All of this enhances the quality of research and contribute to excellence.