ICFO is offering a research engineer position to a highly motivated student (MSc level) who wishes to gain experimental optics experience in a friendly and stimulating environment.
The successful candidate will be joining the Ultracold Quantum Gases group led by Prof. Dr. Leticia Tarruell. The group have experience in study and develop new advanced materials, devices and systems for information and communication technologies, in particular displays, image sensors and cybersecurity.
The project focuses on the development of experimental tools for the spin-dependent manipulation of fermionic strontium atoms, within platforms for quantum-gas microscopy and Rydberg atom array experiments.
Responsibilities:
- Development of a narrow-linewidth laser system at 689 nm, including slave laser and injection-locking techniques.
- Adaptation of a laser system for cooling and trapping fermionic strontium.
- Implementation of optical methods for spin-dependent potentials.
Development of a filtering Fabry–Pérot cavity to match the stringent spectral requirements of the spin-dependent application.
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The work will be financed through the Quantum Flagship project PASQuanS2.1 and the Generalitat de Catalunya (“Quàntica– Vall de la Mediterrània de les Ciències i les Tecnologies Quàntiques” Government Agreement GOV/51/2022 promoted by Secretariat of Digital Policies of the Government of Catalonia).
Eligibility and Conditions
Candidates must hold, at the time of contract initiation, an internationally-recognized Master degree in Physics, Photonics or a related field.
Background in optics, AMO, or experimental quantum physics is required, and experience with laser systems and strong motivation for experimental work and teamwork is an asset.
The work will be financed through the Quantum Flagship project PASQuanS2.1 and the Generalitat de Catalunya (“Quàntica– Vall de la Mediterrània de les Ciències i les Tecnologies Quàntiques” Government Agreement GOV/51/2022 promoted by Secretariat of Digital Policies of the Government of Catalonia).
ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are selected exclusively on merit and potential on the basis of submitted application material. No restrictions related to disabilities, citizenship or gender apply to ICFO positions. ICFO abides by the principles of openness, efficiency, transparency, supportiveness, and international comparability as stated in the European Charter for Researchers and the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
The contract offered will be a Professional Practice Training Contract.
A salary according to ICFO’s approved salary scales will be offered, commensurate with the level of the position and the candidate’s experience.
Suitable candidates are requested to submit:
- Presentation letter with a declaration of interest,
- Curriculum Vitae, including contact details,
The contact e-mail of two potential referees.
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Candidates will be assessed as they apply and the call will remain open until the suitable candidate is identified.
Candidates may contact [email protected] for formal enquiries regarding the application, as well as address scientific enquiries to Leticia.tarruell.
For update information about the hosting group, please visit Ultracold Quantum Gases Research Group
For updated information about ICFO, please visit https://www.icfo.eu/.
Data Protection
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018, ICFO informs applicants that their personal data will be processed exclusively for recruitment purposes.
- Controller: Fundació ICFO – Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss 3, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona).
- DPO: [email protected]
- Legal basis: performance of a task in the public interest.
- Rights: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and opposition.
- Supervisory authority: Catalan Data Protection Authority (APDCAT) https://apdcat.gencat.cat
All recruitment files will be retained in accordance with the Catalan public-sector archival retention schedule (DOGC 2117).
Reference: 1116
Application deadline: July 6, 2026
