PhD positions in Nanooptics Group

Overview

The Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center, CIC nanoGUNE, located in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is currently looking for

PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

to work in the

NANOOPTICS GROUP

NanoGUNE is a research center devoted to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) and is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.

About the Nanooptics Group

The Nanooptics Group at CIC nanoGUNE has pioneered the development of scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (s-SNOM) and Fourier transform infrared nanospectroscopy (nano-FTIR) (Nature Mater. 10, ); Nano Lett. 12, ); Nature. Rev. Mater. 10, )). These advanced techniques enable imaging and spectroscopy at visible, infrared, and terahertz frequencies with spatial resolution improved by a factor of 100 to 1000 compared to conventional optical methods. Our research has not only laid the foundation for s-SNOM and nano-FTIR technologies but also demonstrated their immense potential across a wide range of applications, including nanoscale conductivity mapping, chemical identification of materials, and the exploration of exotic optical phenomena in 2D and quantum materials.

About the PhD Positions

We are seeking highly motivated candidates for fully funded 3-year PhD positions. As a PhD researcher in our group, you will contribute to one or more of the following exciting research directions :

• Development of next-generation s-SNOM and nano-FTIR instrumentation and nanoscale spectroscopy techniques
• Applications in materials science, including 2D materials and polymers, as well as quantum systems

Candidate Profile

We are looking for motivated, curious, and committed PhD candidates with the following qualifications :

What We Offer

Starting Date and How to Apply

The position is expected to start in January 2026. Candidates should apply by completing the form below and attaching the following documents :

The deadline for applications is 31 / 12 / 2025.

Notes

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