ICFO - The Institute of Photonic SciencesOrganisation/Company ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences Research Field Physics Engineering » Electronic engineering Engineering » Electrical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Spain Application Deadline 14 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description ICFO is offering postdoctoral and research engineer 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 candidate will be joining the Optoelectronics group led by Prof. Dr. Valerio Pruneri .The group has experience in the study and developing of new advanced materials, devices and systems for information and communication technologies, in particular displays, image sensors and cybersecurity. The main driving is to carry out research which bridges academia and industry, by developing fundamental ideas with great potential for revolutionizing future photonic products.The candidates will work on projects aimed at building the next generation of quantum cryptography, entanglement distribution systems, quantum imaging and processing. The hosting group has developed technology for continuous variable quantum key distribution and quantum random number generation, now being commercialized by two ICFO's spin-offs, Luxquanta and Quside, respectively. The next step is to develop entanglement and decoy state based systems for secure communication and quantum connections for both ground and space segments, and quantum processing and imaging devices. The group is currently involved in several European projects.Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized Ph.D.-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the nearest future) preferably in Physics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.The candidate should have a proven track record in:Nonlinear effects and entanglement generationFree space communicationSignal processing (post-processing)Software interfacesLanguages ENGLISH Level Excellent Additional Information Salaries for ICFO Postdoctoral positions are assigned by the Selection Committee, based on experience and seniority of the applicant, as well as the assigned tasks and responsibilities within the group. Standard salaries range from a lower level aligned with national Ramon-y-Cajal fellowships to higher levels aligned with Marie Sklodowska-Curie individual fellowships.The contract is offered for periods of 1 year, renewable.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.Eligibility criteriaICFO 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.Selection processSuitable candidates are requested to submit:Presentation letter with a declaration of interest,The contact e-mail of two potential referees.Candidates will be assessed as they apply and the call will remain open until the suitable candidate is identified.#J-18808-Ljbffr
