Offer Description

The group at , Madrid is pleased to offer a fully funded 4 year PhD position examining the nanoscale structure and dynamics in quantum materials and neuromorphic devices using X-ray coherent diffractive imaging and nanofabrications methods in two inter-related sub-projects. In one the student will manufacture structured ferroelectric films for demonstration of our newly developed nonlinear X-ray imaging method; in the other, the student will produce current-switched memristive devices from quantum materials and use coherent X-ray imaging to track the nanoscale dynamics of the switching under steady-state and pulse current excitation. The projects are closely linked through the materials classes, fabrication methods and imaging methods. Experiments will be carried out both in our one-of-a-kind ultrafast XUV imaging beamline at IMDEA and at large scale X-ray facilities worldwide. A solid background in optics, nanofabrication and/or condensed matter physics is desirable. This position is supported by an FPI fellowship from the Agencia Estatal de Investigacion of Spain.

We especially welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups in physics. Please include a CV and two references.

Application submission: Applications must be submitted via the following link: (Ref: 20260902 - Doctoral USQM grupo).

About the group: The Ultrafast Science of Quantum Materials group at IMDEA Nanoscience in Madrid, Spain studies light-driven phenomena in quantum materials, particularly phase transitions and the out-of-equilibrium phases using a variety of laboratory and facility-based experiments.



Currently consisting of 9 members from 4 continents, we pride ourselves on a creative and welcome environment. Based in the north of Madrid at the Campus of International Excellence UAM+CSIC, IMDEA Nanoscience is dedicated to the exploration of nanoscience and the development of applications of nanotechnology in connection with innovative industries.

Relevant recent publications:
A. Sarkar and A.S. Johnson, arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.15457 (2026)
A. Sarkar and A.S. Johnson, Mater. Adv. 5, 6378-6387 (2024)
A.S. Johnson et al., Nature Physics 19 (2), 215-220 (2023)
A.S. Johnson et al., Science Advances 7 (33), eabf1386 (2021)

IMDEA Nanociencia has a Gender Equality Plan, and the entire Institute is committed to measures that promote cultural, demographic, and social diversity, specifically gender diversity. All of this enhances the quality of research and contribute to excellence.

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Requirements

Research Field Physics » Optics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Chemistry » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia Country Spain State/Province Madrid City Madrid Postal Code 28049 Street Farday 9 Geofield

Contact State/Province

Madrid City

Madrid Website

Street

Faraday 9 Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco Postal Code

28049 E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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