Postdoctoral Researcher (PhD) in physics: Quantum Technologies

24 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

10 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

23 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Reference Number

101135359

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENA  ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR TENDERS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER PERSONNEL IN THE LINE OF RESEARCH QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES FOR R&D&I ACTIVITIES (C-033/24) (more information: https://tablon.upct.es/anuncio/Q9b63kXOmE ) 

NUMBER OF OFFERS: 2

CATEGORY: Postdoctoral researcher (R2)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: PhD degree in Physics or related areas.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Seniority of Doctorate Degree less than 7 years

DEDICATION: Full-time (37,5 hours for week)

GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION: The employee will receive an annual gross remuneration of 36.974,84 euros

TITLE OF THE LINE OF RESEARCH: Quantum Technologies

DURATION: The duration of this contract will be linked to the availability of the budget for the of the aforementioned line of research.

Current R&D&I activities:

"Capacitation of Quantum-Entangled NV-Center Sensing " (ID 101135359), HORIZON CL4 2023 DIGITAL EMERG, COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMUNITIES.

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED: 

The researcher will develop the theoretical modelling and design of protocols for the control and experimentation of NV centres in diamond:
- Study using analytical mathematical tools of the Hamiltonian of the interaction of NV centres.
- Numerical simulation using Python codes of the accumulation of signals in small groups of NV centres.
-Use of IBM quantum computers in the cloud for quantum simulation of the proposed protocols and designs proposed.

The researcher will assist in the supervision of Ph,D., MSc and BSc students, present their results at conferences and initiate collaborations with members of the European consortium laboratories or other collaborators of the research group (MIT, TU Berlin, Berkeley...).

PLACE OF JOB: UPCT Research Laboratories Building (ELDI). Quantum Technologies Laboratory.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED: 

The researcher will develop the theoretical modelling and design of protocols for the control and experimentation of NV centres in diamond:
- Study using analytical mathematical tools of the Hamiltonian of the interaction of NV centres.
- Numerical simulation using Python codes of the accumulation of signals in small groups of NV centres.
-Use of IBM quantum computers in the cloud for quantum simulation of the proposed protocols and designs proposed.

Specific Requirements

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Seniority of Doctorate Degree less than 7 years

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Internal Application form(s) needed
Annex II_candidate_application_form HORIZON EUROPE_0.pdf
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Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

In order to be admitted to the selective process, applicants must meet the following requirements meet the following requirements for participation:

a) Have Spanish nationality or be a national of one of the other Member States of the European Union. States to which, by virtue of International Treaties signed by the European Union and ratified by European Union and ratified by Spain, the free movement of workers is applicable, under the terms established in workers in the terms established in the Treaty establishing the European Community.

The spouse, of whatever nationality, of Spanish persons or nationals of other member states of the European Union may also apply, provided that they are not legally separated and their descendants and also those of the spouse, provided that they are not legally separated, are under the age of 21 years or older than that age but are dependent.

Likewise, foreigners will be able to participate who, although not included in the previous paragraphs, legally reside in Spain, and are in possession of the documents that habilitate them to reside and access the labour market without restrictions.

b) Be at least sixteen years of age and not exceed, if applicable, the maximum age for retirement.
retirement age.
c) Not suffer from any illness or be affected by any physical or mental limitation that is incompatible with the
incompatible with the performance of the corresponding functions.
d) Not to have been dismissed, by means of disciplinary proceedings, from the service of any Public Administrations, nor be disqualified for the performance of public functions.

e) Be in possession of the degree required in each case, with the possibility of requiring a specific university degree if so established in the description of the position. In the case of qualifications obtained abroad, the applicant must be in possession of the credential possession of the credential that accredits its homologation.

f) The selected applicant will assume the obligations established by the financing organization the funding body of the R&D&I activity associated with the contract.

Selection process

Form : Interested parties wishing to participate shall do so by using the application form attached to this call as Annex II and which may be found at the website

https://www.upct.es/uitt/es/noticias/impresos-y-formularios/ . (english version in this website- file information appart)

Place of presentation. Those who wish to take part in this call for applications must submit the application through the Electronic Registry of the Universidad Politécnica Polytechnic University of Cartagena at the following e-mail address https://sede.upct.es/tramite/mr2bMYb4xR , using digital certificate, electronic ID, or other electronic certificate recognized by the University. It is necessary to have installed and updated the Autofirma program in your computer.

The certificates accepted by the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena are available at the following address available at the following address:
https://sedeaplicaciones.minetur.gob.es/Prestadores/ .

In case that, for technical reasons, the UPCT Electronic Office does not work, communications addressed to it can be submitted at the following e-mail address: . electronic address https://rec.redsara.es/registro/action/are/acceso.do .

Only foreign citizens who do not have electronic means to do so, will submit their request through the Electronic Registry of the  at the electronic of Cartagena at the electronic address https://sede.upct.es/tramites/GE0005 .

 Documentation: The following documentation shall be attached to the application:
a) Copy of the Academic Degree required in the call. If the degree is being issued, a certificate from the corresponding organization must be presented as a substitute document, with express indication of having paid the fees for the same. In the case of foreign degrees, the corresponding homologation of the Ministry of Education must be accredited, in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 967/2014, of November 21.
b) Copy of academic certification corresponding to the qualification, issued or
provided by the academic entity. In the case of degrees obtained at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena may authorize the University to access the same.
c) Curriculum.
d) Documentation accrediting the merits alleged in the curriculum. Said documentation will be presented numbered and ordered in accordance with the list contained in the curriculum vitae

The documents that so require must be submitted together with their corresponding official translation into Spanish. The merits alleged and not sufficiently accredited, in the opinion of the Evaluation Commission, will not be taken into account.

PAYMENT OF FEES: The application form shall state the payment code, followed by the name of the applicant and the amount in the space provided. For more information on fees, please consult the UPCT's electronic bulletin board (https://tablon.upct.es/anuncio/Q9b63kXOmE ).

Once the period to present applications has finished, the Vice Rector for Research, Knowledge Transfer and Dissemination will call the Selection Commission responsible for proposing a resolution for the post; it will be formed by at least the following members:

-   President: The Vice Rector for Research, Knowledge Transfer and Dissemination or person she delegates in. Catalina Egea Gilabert.

-   Member 1: The Researcher in Charge of the research project. Javier Cerrillo Moreno

-   Member 2: A lecturer from the Department where the contracted person will work. Esther Jódar Ferrández

-    Secretary: A civil servant from the Unit for Research and Technological Transfer. Ana María García Clemente.

Selecting candidates will consist in valuing the declared and duly justified merits of the candidates; it may be agreed, if so considered appropriate, to carry out a personal interview with all or some of the candidates. The Commission will especially value training, professional experience, and adequate research experience for the project, as well as the merits indicated in Annex I.

Documentation accrediting merits which has been presented after the presentation period for applications will not be taken into account.

Those merits that are declared in the curriculum vitae, but which are not duly justified will not be valued. Those merits that although duly justified but which are not listed in the curriculum vitae will not be valued either.

Additional comments

MERITS TO BE ASSESSED AND CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED:
-Academic record (20%)
Specific criteria:
-Research experience in the field of quantum detection (25%).
-Experience in the field of quantum simulation using transmons of quantum detection methods (25%).
-Research experience in theoretical quantum physics, quantum optics, open quantum systems or related areas (30%).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION:
Once the participation fees have been paid, submit the application in accordance with the terms and conditions (https://tablon.upct.es/anuncio/Q9b63kXOmE ).
Applications submitted abroad may be submitted through the corresponding diplomatic or consular representations. Bank proof of payment of the fees must be attached to the application.

Website for additional job details

https://tablon.upct.es/anuncio/Q9b63kXOmE

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Technical University of Cartagena. UPCT Research Laboratories Building (ELDI)

Country

Spain

State/Province

Murcia

City

Cartagena

Postal Code

30202

Street

C. Ángel, s/n

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://tablon.upct.es/anuncio/Q9b63kXOmE

Contact

State/Province

Murcia

City

Cartagena

Website

https://tablon.upct.es/anuncio/Q9b63kXOmE
https://sede.upct.es/tramites/GE0005
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101135359

Street

Plaza Cronista Isidoro Valverde s/n

Postal Code

30202

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED