Pre-doctoral Researcher. Physics

Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena; España; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENTA in Spain invites applications for a Pre-doctoral Researcher position in Physics. The contract covers 12 months with full-time hours (37.5 h/week) in the Quantum Technologies Laboratory (ELDI - ETSII).

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Quantum Technologies and be enrolled in a UPCT doctoral program. The role involves theoretical modeling, protocol design, supervision of students, and presenting results at scientific meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Quantum Technologies is required.
• Be enrolled in a doctoral program at UPCT at the time the contract is signed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics is preferred as part of the academic profile.

Responsibilities

• Work on theoretical modeling and design of control and experimental protocols.
• Assist in supervising master’s and undergraduate students.
• Present results at conferences and participate in the research group’s collaborative efforts.

Skills

Theoretical modeling

Control protocols

Experimental protocols

Supervision of students

Conference presentations

Education

Master's degree in Quantum Technologies

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena Research Field Physics » Quantum mechanics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENA

Deadline for submission of applications: October 26.

TITLE OF THE POSITION OFFERED: Pre-doctoral Researcher. Physics.

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY: Pre-doctoral Researcher.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: MASTER'S DEGREE IN QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES.

In the case of degrees obtained abroad (including EU degrees), applicants must provide proof that they hold the corresponding recognition or credential attesting to the equivalence of their degree, if applicable.

OTHER REQUISITES: Be enrolled in a doctoral program at UPCT at the time the employment contract is signed.

WEEKLY DEDICATION: This will be a full time position, and the workweek will consist of 37,5 hours, from Monday to Friday.

GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION: The employee will receive an annual gross salary of 20.599,88 euros.

PROJECT TITLE: Quantum sensors based on NV defects in diamond.

DURATION: The term of this contract shall be 12 months and may be extended for one-year periods.

R&D&I activity associated with the contract:
“Capacitation of Quantum-Entangled NV-Center Sensing,” reference EU/HE/101135359, funded by the EUROPEAN COMMISSION. Budget line 30.05.18.9724 541A 642.10 (code: 2024/00015/001).

TASKS TO BE CARRIED OUT:

The pre-doctoral researcher will work on theoretical modeling and design of control and experimental protocols at the project’s own diamond NV centers. The researcher will assist in supervising master’s and undergraduate students, present their results at conferences, and participate in the research group’s collaborative efforts.

PLACE OF WORK: Quantum Technologies Laboratory (ELDI - ETSII).

MERITS TO BE ASSESSED AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• -Academic record (20%): The academic record corresponding
  to the required degree will be evaluated along with other degrees relevant to the position’s profile:
  Bachelor’s degree in Physics. Related degrees in the field of physical sciences will
  weighted with a multiplier of 0.5.
• -Specific training (10%): University-level training in the field of
  quantum technologies.
• -Professional experience (20%): Professional experience in the field of
  quantum technologies.
• -Languages (10%): English proficiency certificates; scores will be weighted proportionally to the level according to the
  European framework.
• - Other merits (20%): Publications, participation in scientific conferences, and
  science outreach activities in the field of quantum technologies.
• - Personal interview (20%): The candidate’s ability to present experimental
  scientific results in the field of quantum technologies will be evaluated.