Our PhD-program brings together _top-level training and teaching for young scientists_, benefiting from the extensive course offerings of local universities and focused instruction by ICFO professors, _in a stimulating, international and interdisciplinary environment_. PhD-students have the opportunity to take advantage of our _network of excellence_, consisting in partners of national and international research institutes and universities, as well as industrial partners in the field.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Fabrication and characterization of van der Waals heterostructure devices
- Optoelectronic and transport measurements, including at cryogenic temperatures
- Development and optimization of graphene-based mid-infrared photodetectors
- Investigation of quantum and correlated phenomena in 2D and moiré systems
- Dissemination of results through publications and conference presentations

Eligibility
- Have an excellent academic record, previous research experience and a strong commitment for scientific research.

Have a high working knowledge of English.Conditions





ICFO PhD positions are offered for a period of 4.5 years. The conditions of the positions awarded in the scope of the ICFO PhD fellowship program are as follows:
- Initial contract for a period of up to 6 months (referred to as the “initial trainee period”), while being pre-admitted to the PhD program, with an explicit follow-up/ renewal procedure at the end of this first stage. Note that in certain circumstances the initial trainee period might be shortened or not offered. During this period, students already take part in the ICFO working environment, join a research group, and work with their supervisor to define a research project.
- ICFO offers a standard salary level for PhD Students of €27.257,83 gross annual salary. This applies to both the 6-months Trainee Period and the 4-years PhD Period.
- All fellowships include medical care coverage and work accident insurance through the Spanish So

📌 Phd Position in 2dmoire and Quantum Materials for Photodetectors (Castelldefels)
🏢 The Institute Of Photonic Sciences (Icfo)
📍 Castelldefels