Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Communication engineering Technology » Telecommunications technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 16 Offer Starting Date 15 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30267440019 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Execute the development of single photon detector arrays for telecommunications intended for quantum networks.

Functions to be developed:
- Search and identify the state of the art in the field of detection systems for quantum networks.
- Design, assemble and characterize single photon detectors at telecommunications wavelengths.
- Cooperate in the publication of results in scientific journals or conferences.




- Perform benchmarking and validation of prototypes on breadboards and PCBs with laboratory equipment based on oscilloscope measurements.

Research Field Technology » Telecommunications technology Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:
- Design, assembly and testing of electronic circuits for SPADs sensors.
- Development of electronic laboratory test boards.
- Programming and integration of microcontroller cards for system control and data processing.
- Python and/or MatLab (scripts).

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:
- Analysis and measurement of single photon pulses using correlated detection systems.

Professional Experience:
- Management and execution of projects in quantum communication laboratories.
- Collaboration in R&D; projects within institutions, both public and private, in the technology sector.
- Have participated in the writing of technical documentation

📌 Technician to develop single photon detector arrays for quantum network telecommunications. (España)
🏢 Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya (Upc)- Barcelonatech
📍 España