Technician to develop single photon detector arrays for quantum network telecommunications. (Ref. 30267440019)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 167,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH is seeking a First Stage Researcher to join the Department of Network Engineering (ENTEL) in Barcelona. The role focuses on developing single photon detector arrays for quantum telecommunications and requires hands-on electronics design, testing, and collaboration on publications.

The position is part-time (16 hours/week) with a permanent contract, starting mid-November, and offers a structured CV evaluation process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in electronics or related field.
• Experience with SPAD sensors and detection electronics.
• Programming in Python and/or MATLAB for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Search and identify state-of-the-art detection systems for quantum networks.
• Design, assemble and characterize single photon detectors at telecom wavelengths.
• Publish results in journals or conferences and participate in reporting.

Skills

SPAD sensors design

Electronic circuits testing

Python

MATLAB

Microcontroller programming

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

PCB prototyping

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Communication engineering Technology » Telecommunications technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 16 Offer Starting Date 15 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30267440019 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Execute the development of single photon detector arrays for telecommunications intended for quantum networks.

Functions to be developed:

• Search and identify the state of the art in the field of detection systems for quantum networks.
• Design, assemble and characterize single photon detectors at telecommunications wavelengths.
• Cooperate in the publication of results in scientific journals or conferences.
• Perform benchmarking and validation of prototypes on breadboards and PCBs with laboratory equipment based on oscilloscope measurements.

Research Field Technology » Telecommunications technology Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Design, assembly and testing of electronic circuits for SPADs sensors.
• Development of electronic laboratory test boards.
• Programming and integration of microcontroller cards for system control and data processing.
• Python and/or MatLab (scripts).

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Analysis and measurement of single photon pulses using correlated detection systems.

Professional Experience:

• Management and execution of projects in quantum communication laboratories.
• Collaboration in R&D projects within institutions, both public and private, in the technology sector.
• Have participated in the writing of technical documentation and scientific reports.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

€33,876.08 gross per year (full-time)

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Network Engineering (ENTEL) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 Geofield