{"id":12398,"date":"2026-09-29T10:53:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=12398"},"modified":"2026-09-29T10:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:53:43","slug":"fpi-phd-ultrafast-nanoscale-dynamics-in-quantum-materials-devices-imdea-nanociencia-spain","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/fpi-phd-ultrafast-nanoscale-dynamics-in-quantum-materials-devices-imdea-nanociencia-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"FPI PhD \u2013 Ultrafast Nanoscale Dynamics in Quantum Materials &#038; Devices IMDEA Nanociencia, Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Organization:<\/strong> Fundaci\u00f3n IMDEA Nanociencia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faculty\/Department\/Division:<\/strong> Ultrafast Science of Quantum Materials (USQM) Group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Madrid, Spain<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> FPI PhD Fellow \u2013 Ultrafast Nanoscale Dynamics in Quantum Materials &amp; Devices<\/p>\n<h3>Project Overview<\/h3>\n<p>The Ultrafast Science of Quantum Materials (USQM) Group at IMDEA Nanociencia is offering a fully funded four-year PhD position investigating nanoscale structures and dynamics in quantum materials and neuromorphic devices.<\/p>\n<p>The research will involve two closely related projects. The first focuses on fabricating structured ferroelectric films to demonstrate a newly developed nonlinear X-ray imaging method. The second involves producing current-switched memristive devices from quantum materials and using coherent X-ray imaging to investigate nanoscale switching dynamics under steady-state and pulsed-current excitation.<\/p>\n<p>The projects combine quantum materials research, nanofabrication, and advanced X-ray imaging. Experiments will be conducted using IMDEA Nanociencia&#8217;s ultrafast extreme ultraviolet (XUV) imaging beamline and at large-scale X-ray facilities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The position is supported by an FPI fellowship from Spain&#8217;s Agencia Estatal de Investigaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fabricate structured ferroelectric films for nonlinear X-ray imaging experiments.<\/li>\n<li>Develop current-switched memristive devices using quantum materials.<\/li>\n<li>Investigate nanoscale switching dynamics under steady-state and pulsed-current excitation.<\/li>\n<li>Apply coherent X-ray diffractive imaging to study nanoscale structures and material dynamics.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in nanofabrication and experimental characterization of quantum materials and devices.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct experiments at IMDEA Nanociencia and international large-scale X-ray facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Analyse experimental results and contribute to the dissemination of research findings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Master&#8217;s degree or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent English language proficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Motivation to pursue doctoral research in quantum materials, nanoscale dynamics, or related areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preferred Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Background in optics, nanofabrication, and\/or condensed matter physics.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with experimental research involving quantum materials or nanoscale devices.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with X-ray imaging, ultrafast science, or advanced materials characterization would be relevant to the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Employment Details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Position: PhD Fellow.<\/li>\n<li>Employment type: Full-time, temporary contract.<\/li>\n<li>Contract duration: Four years.<\/li>\n<li>Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.<\/li>\n<li>Number of positions: One.<\/li>\n<li>Location: IMDEA Nanociencia, Campus of International Excellence UAM+CSIC, C\/ Faraday 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Salary &amp; Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The position is advertised as a fully funded PhD fellowship.<\/li>\n<li>The fellowship is supported by Spain&#8217;s Agencia Estatal de Investigaci\u00f3n through the FPI programme.<\/li>\n<li>The specific salary amount and detailed benefits are not stated in the supplied vacancy information.<\/li>\n<li>The successful candidate will have access to IMDEA Nanociencia&#8217;s ultrafast XUV imaging beamline and experiments at large-scale X-ray facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Application Documents<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants should submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curriculum vitae (CV).<\/li>\n<li>Contact details for two references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications must be submitted through the institute&#8217;s recruitment system. Include the application reference <strong>20260902 \u2013 Doctoral USQM grupo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>English Language Requirement<\/h3>\n<p>Excellent English proficiency is required. No specific standardized test or minimum score is stated in the vacancy notice.<\/p>\n<h3>Supervisor(s)\/Contact<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Research Group:<\/strong> Ultrafast Science of Quantum Materials (USQM) Group<br \/>\n<strong>Organization:<\/strong> Fundaci\u00f3n IMDEA Nanociencia<br \/>\n<strong>General Contact Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:jobs.nanociencia@imdea.org\">jobs.nanociencia@imdea.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Application Deadline<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1 October 2026, at 00:00 Madrid time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Starting Date<\/h3>\n<p>Not specified in the supplied vacancy announcement.<\/p>\n<h3>Reference<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Research project reference: PID2025-173855NB-I00<\/li>\n<li>Application reference: 20260902 \u2013 Doctoral USQM grupo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>External Link<\/h3>\n<p>Application portal: <a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.nanociencia.imdea.org\/proceso-de-seleccion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/intranet.nanociencia.imdea.org\/proceso-de-seleccion<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vacancy information: <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipdb.net\/scholarships-in-Spain\/Fpi-Ph-D-Fellowship-At-Imdea-Nanoscience-In-Ultrafast-Nanoscale-Dynamics-In-Quantum-Materials-And-Devices-Fundaci-n-Imdea-Nanociencia=u3RNhxmm8RG_8gzEeuBOuw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/scholarshipdb.net\/scholarships-in-Spain\/Fpi-Ph-D-Fellowship-At-Imdea-Nanoscience-In-Ultrafast-Nanoscale-Dynamics-In-Quantum-Materials-And-Devices-Fundaci-n-Imdea-Nanociencia=u3RNhxmm8RG_8gzEeuBOuw<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[502,49,124,507,739,296,497],"job_listing_category":[772,597,409,640,396,479,118,567,498,322,604,521],"job_listing_location":[155],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12398","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_type-fixed-term","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_type-fully-funded","job_listing_type-phd","job_listing_type-phd-opportunity","job_listing_type-phd-position","job_listing_type-research","job_listing_category-condensed-matter-physics","job_listing_category-experimental-physics","job_listing_category-nanofabrication","job_listing_category-nanomaterials","job_listing_category-nanoscience","job_listing_category-nanotechnology","job_listing_category-phd","job_listing_category-photonics","job_listing_category-quantum-materials","job_listing_category-research","job_listing_category-research-development","job_listing_category-ultrafast-spectroscopy","job_listing_location-spain","is-featured"],"metas":{"_job_featured_image":"","_job_category":{"772":"Condensed Matter Physics","597":"Experimental Physics","409":"Nanofabrication","640":"Nanomaterials","396":"Nanoscience","479":"Nanotechnology","118":"PHD","567":"Photonics","498":"Quantum Materials","322":"Research","604":"Research &amp; 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