Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Physics » Optics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026-2027_1_146 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description Main Responsibilities The successful candidate will provide technical support for a state-of-the-art non-linear photonics laboratory.

Lab Operations and Maintenance

Clean, inspect and maintain optical components, including mirrors, lenses, beam splitters, microscope objectives, fibre connectors and other precision optics.

Prepare lab equipment for daily operation, including lasers, electronic instrumentation and optical measurement systems.

Verify lab instruments are properly calibrated and operated, including optical power meters, optical spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, RF analysers and similar diagnostic equipment.

Keep the lab clean, safe and organised.

Assemble and organise optical tables, secure cables, install optical mounts and perform general lab maintenance.

Optical Fibre and Photonics Support

Handle optical fibres, including stripping, cleaving, fusion splicing, connector preparation, polishing and inspection.

Assist in assembling, modifying and maintaining fibre-based experimental setups.

Assist in aligning and optimising optical systems, cavities, interferometers and free-space beam paths.

Perform routine optical measurements and diagnostic tests to monitor system performance and identify potential issues.

Mechanical and Electronic Support

Assemble and modify mechanical fixtures, optical mounts and lab infrastructure.

Perform basic electronic assemblies, wiring,



troubleshooting and electronic component replacements, where required.

Contribute to designing and fabricating custom lab components using CAD software and additive manufacturing (3D printing).

Participate in developing vibration‑isolation and temperature‑stabilisation solutions for precision optical experiments.

Instrumentation and Data Acquisition

Configure laboratory instrumentation for automated measurements.

Assist in acquiring computer‑controlled data, synchronising lab instruments and basic programming for measurement systems.

Inventory and Lab Management

Maintain an inventory of lab consumables and spare parts.

Organise storage areas, label equipment and ensure lab material traceability.

Coordinate consumable and technical supply purchases where necessary.

Ensure compliance with laser safety procedures.

Maintain laser safety equipment, including protective eyewear and warning systems.

Contribute to implementing lab safety protocols and safety data sheets.

Master’s Degree in Photonics, Optics, Electronics, Telecommunications, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Specific Requirements

Optical alignment and free-space optics.

Optical fibre handling and fusion splicing.

Familiarity with laser laboratories and photonics instrumentation.

Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Octave or similar environments).

CAD software and 3D printing.

Basic electronics and laboratory instrumentation skills.

Scientific data acquisition and instrument automation.

Knowledge of laser safety procedures.

Language Requirements A solid command of oral English for communication in research settings will be considered an asset.

Prior Experience No previous experience is required.

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Friday, August 31, 2029

Compensation may be higher where the successful candidate accredits recognised professional experience.

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

📌 2026-2027_1_146 - A lab technician contract in non-linear photonics (Madrid)
🏢 EURAXESS Ireland
📍 Madrid