ICFO is offering up to three postdoctoral positions to a well-qualified, highly motivated and dynamic young scientists who wish to enhance their scientific career in a friendly and stimulating environment.
The successful candidates will be joining the Atomic Quantum Optics group led by Prof. Dr. Morgan Mitchell.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct experimental research in:
Quantum sensing using atomic vapors, cold and ultra-cold atoms
- Build experimental apparatus, design and conduct experiments
- Present research findings at group meetings, conferences, and through scientific publications
- Support mentoring and supervision of junior researchers and students within the group
- Maintain lab equipment and ensure compliance with safety protocols
Candidates must hold, at the time of contract initiation, an internationally-recognized Ph.D.-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the nearest future) preferably in physics, engineering or related field.
The candidate should have experience in experimental atomic physics. Experience with numerical simulation of atomic systems would be highly valued.
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 is offered for 3 years.
Additionally, a family allowance is also available on request and after corresponding approval for people with family charges in the terms described in the corresponding policy.
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 may contact [email protected] for formal enquiries regarding the application, as well as address scientific enquiries to [email protected].
For update information about the hosting group, please visit https://www.icfo.eu/research-group/8/q-light-atoms/home/10305.
For updated information about ICFO, please visit https://www.icfo.eu.
