Postoctoral position associated with development of chiral single-photon sources and integrated quantum-photonic chips

Universidad del País Vasco (UPV-EHU); España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad del País Vasco (UPV-EHU) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Nanomaterials and Spectroscopy Group at MPC, starting January 2027. The project focuses on developing practical quantum-light reference chips with mapped single-photon emitters and controlled polarization. The successful candidate will work with Prof.

Yury Rakovich and Prof. Alexey Nikitin, addressing room-temperature perovskite quantum dots and BN platforms, with an initial 1+1 year contract and a

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or Materials Science, preferably in photonics.
• Experience in single dot spectroscopy, perovskite nanostructures and light-matter interaction.
• Background in experimental science with theoretical modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical quantum-light reference chips containing individually mapped single-photon emitters with controlled polarization.
• Collaborate with Prof. Yury Rakovich and Prof. Alexey Nikitin on experiments and validation.
• Work within the IKUR Quantum Technologies Initiative funded project at MPC.

Skills

Single-dot spectroscopy

Perovskite nanostructures

Light-matter interaction

Experimental science

Theoretical modelling

Education

PhD in Physics or Materials Science

Job description

Organisation/Company Materials Physics Center Research Field Physics » Optics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

The Nanomaterials and Spectroscopy Group at MPC is offering a postdoctoral position (1+1 years) starting on 1st of Jenuary 2027, to work with Prof. Yury Rakovich, in collaboration with Prof. Alexey Nikitin.

The project focuses on the development of practical quantum-light reference chips containing individually mapped single-photon emitters with controlled polarization. The main platform is stabilized perovskite quantum dots operating at room temperature, complemented by hexagonal boron nitride as both a protective integration platform and an alternative emitter host. Such chips will support the testing and validation of quantum-optics instrumentation.

The positions will be fundedby IKUR Quantum Technologies Initiative of the Basque Government.

The selected candidate will be hired by the Research Association MPC - Materials Physics Center. The salary will be of 35.650,44 euros during the first year before taxes.

The Nanomaterials and Spectroscopy Group at the Center of Materials Physics addresses spectroscopy and photonic applications of nano-scale functional units. Current research topics in the group include quantum o ptics of semiconductor nanor crystals (quantum dots) and novel experimental approaches to control, manipulate and probe with light on nanoscale. For more information, visit our web: https://cfm.ehu.es/rakovich/

Candidates must hold an PhD degree in Physics or Materials Science, preferably in the field of photonics. Exper tise in single dot spectroscopy, perovskite nanostructures and light-matter interaction will be highly appreciated for this particular position, as well as background in experimental science combined with theoretical modelling.

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Optics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must hold an PhD degree in Physics or Materials Science, preferably in the field of photonics. Exper tise in single dot spectroscopy, perovskite nanostructures and light-matter interaction will be highly appreciated for this particular position, as well as background in experimental science combined with theoretical modelling.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Physics » Optics