Post-doctoral position in Plasmonically-enhanced Optoelectronic Devices (PEOD) : Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain

ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences: job description

ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences is a centre based in Castelldefels (Barcelona), devoted to the research and education of the optical and photonic sciences, at the highest international level.

ICFO is looking for a highly-motivated post-doctoral researcher to lead a project on plasmonically-enhanced optoelectronic devices based on colloidal quantum dots.
The ideal researcher should have demonstrated experience in design and fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures, hands-on expertise in advanced nanofabrication techniques (e-beam nanolithography, FIB) and strong background in physics and characterization of plasmonic structures (near-field SOM, SEM etc.).
Experience in optoelectronic device characterization will be considered an asset.

Eligibility and Conditions
Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized PhD-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the near future) in the field of physics or electrical engineering.
No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICFO post-doctoral contracts.
The position is available initially for one year with possibility of extension for up to three years.

Application procedure
Potential applicants may contact Gerasimos Konstantatos (gerasimos.konstantatos@icfo.es).
The formal application should be submitted by e-mail to: icfojobs@icfo.es (cc: gerasimos.konstantatos@icfo.es).
E-mail submissions must include the mailing label “PEOD” and your last name printed before the label. Suitable candidates are requested to submit:
- A presentation letter with a declaration of interest,
- A Curriculum Vitae, including full address, a contact phone number and e-mail address,
- The contact e-mail of up to three potential referees.
Applications can also be submitted by post to the Post-Doc Screening Committee.
Candidates should be willing to be contacted by phone during the selection process.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Deadlines
The position is available as soon as possible and will remain open until an appropriate candidate has been identified.
For updated information about ICFO, please visit http://www.icfo.es/