PhD Student – Topological magnetic Moiré heterostructures

We are currently accepting applications for the above mentioned position. This is a unique opportunity for highly motivated students, recently graduated from the university in Physics or related fields, to join one of DIPC’s high-profile research teams.

We offer a PhD position to carry out cutting-edge research in the field of topological insulators, superconductivity, Moiré superlattices and novel 2D magnetic materials. The goal of this project is to study and control the emergence of new quantum states under creation of the Moire interface of topological/magnetic/superconducting 2D materials. The position will provide the candidate thorough scientific knowledge in an excellent research environment, and will combine experimental and theoretical approaches. The candidate will carry out an intensive research program based on synchrotron research (ARPES, XMCD) in large scale facilities (ALBA , ELETTRA, Diamond, etc.) will become an expert in several experimental techniques for the synthesis and structural, electronic and magnetic characterization of quantum heterostructures.

Desired background & competences
Applicants must have a degree in physics/chemistry (or close to completion)
Oral and written competency in the English language is essential.
The candidate must be enthusiastic and highly motivated.

Working conditions
Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
Target start date: 2024/09/16
Duration of the contract: 1 year (possibility to extend up to 3 years)
We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The center
DIPC is a research center whose mission is to perform and catalyze cutting-edge research in physics and related disciplines, as well as to convey scientific culture to society. Located in Donostia / San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain), DIPC was born from a strategic alliance of both public institutions and private companies. Since 2008 DIPC is a 'Basque Excellence Research Center' (BERC) recognized by the Basque Government's Department of Education. In 2019, DIPC was also recognized as a "Severo Ochoa" Excellence Center by the Spanish Research Agency.
About the team
The project is led by Ilya Klimovskikh and Tonica Valla at the DIPC.

How to apply
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below.

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

Reference: 2024/20
Application deadline: 2024/07/21
Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Selection process
Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

CV of the candidate (60%)
Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (20%)
Reference letters (10%)
Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)
Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

This proyect is funded from "La Caixa Junior Leader Fellowship"