PhD Researcher in Diamond Quantum Sensing & Nanomaterials

Karlstad University; Joensuu; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible multi-location work

Extensive occupational health care

Staff training

Lunch discounts

Job summary

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) in Natural Sciences and Engineering at Joensuu Campus. The fixed-term appointment runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 August 2030, with a start date as agreed.

The position focuses on diamond synthesis, colour centres, and their optical, quantum, and sensing properties within the ICONIQ project. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in physics, photonics or related field and have strong English; the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, photonics, materials science or related field
• Strong command of written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Conduct research aligned with ICONIQ project goals
• Extensive optimization of synthesis and processing parameters
• Characterize morphological, optical, and quantum properties of materials
• Contribute to optical setup design (confocal photoluminescence) and Python software
• Data analysis, reports, publications, conference presentations, grant applications
• Possibly undertake international research visits up to 10 months

Skills

Analytical skills

Research experience

Laboratory work

Optics and electronics

Data analysis

Python

Education

Master’s degree in physics/phot onics/material science

Tools

Python

Job description

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) in Natural Sciences and Engineering at Joensuu Campus. The fixed-term appointment runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 August 2030, with a start date as agreed.

The position focuses on diamond synthesis, colour centres, and their optical, quantum, and sensing properties within the ICONIQ project. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in physics, photonics or related field and have strong English; the