The Nanomaterials and Spectroscopy Group at MPC is offering a postdoctoral position (1+1 years) starting on 1st of Jenuary 2027, to work with Prof. Yury Rakovich, in collaboration with Prof. Alexey Nikitin.
The project focuses on the development of practical quantum-light reference chips containing individually mapped single-photon emitters with controlled polarization. The main platform is stabilized perovskite quantum dots operating at room temperature, complemented by hexagonal boron nitride as both a protective integration platform and an alternative emitter host. Such chips will support the testing and validation of quantum-optics instrumentation.
The positions will be funded by IKUR Quantum Technologies Initiative of the Basque Government.
The selected candidate will be hired by the Research Association MPC - Materials Physics Center. The salary will be of 35.650,44 euros during the first year before taxes.
The Nanomaterials and Spectroscopy Group at the Center of Materials Physics addresses spectroscopy and photonic applications of nano-scale functional units. Current research topics in the group include quantum optics of semiconductor nanorystals (quantum dots) and novel experimental approaches to control, manipulate and probe with light on nanoscale. For more information, visit our web: https://cfm.ehu.es/rakovich/
Candidates must hold an PhD degree in Physics or Materials Science, preferably in the field of photonics. Expertise in single dot spectroscopy, perovskite nanostructures and light-matter interaction will be highly appreciated for this particular position, as well as background in experimental science combined with theoretical modelling.