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 and scientific reports.
Exp

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