2025 HRS2025/241, PhD contract. The Institute for Optoelectronic Systems and Microtechnology (www.isom.upm.es) of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ISOM-UPM), a Spanish major scientific facility in optoelectronics, offers a position for a highly motivated PhD student to contribute to a breakthrough project funded by Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation on the subject of quantum communications.
The student will work on developing novel semiconductor quantum dot structures for single photon emitters, a key component of the future quantum technologies that will revolutionize society. He/she will develop nanostructures by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and will perform their structural and optical characterization by using atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL).
The research will be carried out at ISOM-UPM, but in close collaboration with the project partners that will provide state of the art transmission electron microscopy (IMEYMAT-UCA) and quantum nano-optics simulation and characterization (IMN-CNM-CSIC), as well as with renowned partners outside Spain. Furthermore, the student will do a minimum of 3 months in a renowned foreign research center and will obtain the International PhD Mention.
The student will work on developing novel semiconductor quantum dot structures for single photon emitters, a key component of the future quantum technologies that will revolutionize society. He/she will develop nanostructures by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and will perform their structural and optical characterization by using atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)... [+]
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2024 Development of novel Telecom single photon sources. The postdoc will work on the molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) of novel Sb-containing quantum dot architectures with emission at the telecom O and C-bands, as well as in the structural and optical characterization of the nanostructures. The work will take place within the framework of regional, national and European projects.
The research will be carried out at ISOM-UPM, but in close collaboration with groups providing state of the art transmission electron microscopy TEM (D.González, IMEYMAT-UCA) and quantum nano-optics simulation and characterization (J.M.Llorens and B.Alén, IMN-CNM-CSIC), as well as with renowned partners outside Spain.
2024 Dr Roman Engel-Herbert talk on Research Prospects for MBE - Where are we heading?. Research Prospects for MBE - Where are we heading?
Dr. Roman Engel-Herbert in this talk, Prof. Roman Engel-Herbert will present the fundamental challenges present of using a conventional molecular beam epitaxy approach for the growth of complex oxides and will outline an alternative - a hybrid synthesis approach - as a possible way out to overcome the existing challenges. Promising results obtained by MBE of hybrid oxides will be presented along with the most recent advances in material quality achieved in thin films of complex oxides with perovskite structure. A perspective will be given on the possibility of extending this growth method to larger substrates and at higher growth rates, which would highlight its potential importance in an industrial environment. MBE could again be the growth technique that enables the translation of fundamental advances from the laboratory to industry, playing a key role in the realization of the second quantum revolution..
Short biography
Prof. Engel-Herbert is the Director of the Paul-Drude-Institute for Solid State Electronics, a Leibniz Institute in the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V., and is holding a W3-S faculty position at the Humboldt University of Berlin.
His research interests are centered around the growth of thin films and heterostructures using molecular beam epitaxy of III-V and III-nitride compound semiconductors, and in particular of functional oxide-, and chalcogenidebased materials. This includes the scale-up and integration of these compounds with established material platforms, as well as the development of innovative thin film synthesis methods to achieve unprecedented control over stoichiometry and layering. Synthesis efforts to rapidly develop and mature these novel material systems are complemented by property characterization and device fabrication activities to explore and harness the so far unexploited electronic and optical functionalities arising from sizeable electron correlation effects, strong spin-orbit coupling, and non-trivial topological states for applications in quantum technology. The properties of these rationally designed and artificially crafted crystal structures are tailored by arranging elements with atomic precision.
Engel-Herbert has co-pioneered hybrid MBE that enables the growth of complex oxides with an unprecedented level of perfection. He has recently demonstrated that perovskite thin films can be integrated on Si using this scalable growth technique and has made substantial contribution to the development of high-k dielectrics on compound semiconductors for beyond Si CMOS technology. His most notifiable breakthrough was the discovery of a novel design paradigm for transparent conductors.
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2024 Development of novel Telecom single photon sources. Position for a highly motivated PhD student to contribute to a breakthrough project funded by Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation on the subject of quantum communications
The postdoc will work on the molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) of novel Sb-containing quantum dot architectures with emission at the telecom O and C-bands, as well as in the structural and optical characterization of the nanostructures. The work will take place within the framework of regional, national and European projects.
The research will be carried out at ISOM-UPM, but in close collaboration with groups providing state of the art transmission electron microscopy TEM (D.González, IMEYMAT-UCA) and quantum nano-optics simulation and characterization (J.M.Llorens and B.Alén, IMN-CNM-CSIC), as well as with renowned partners outside Spain.
REQUIREMENTS:
A PhD in the area of semiconductor nanostructures, preferentially in the epitaxial growth and characterization of quantum dots for single photon emission.
A degree in: Physics, Electrical/Telecommunication/Material Engineering or in a similar area.
Full professional competence in English.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Two-year contract; extendable.
Annual Gross Salary: 30,000 € - 35,000 €; commensurate with experience.
Health and Social benefits included according to Spanish law.
Work in a highly competitive international environment.
APPLICATION:
Send a short CV, a short motivation letter and copy of your PhD and university degree certificate to Jose María Ulloa (jmulloa@isom.upm.es) or Sergio Fernández (sergio.fernandezga@upm.es)
2023 Postdoctoral Position (MBE quantum dots). Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth of novel Sb-containing quantum dot architectures with emission at the telecom O and C-bands, as well as in the structural and optical characterization of the nanostructures.
ISOM UPM offers a postdoctoral position for a highly motivated postdoc with high academic performance, strongly determined to participate and contribute to a breakthrough project on the subject of quantum communications.
The candidate will work on the molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth of novel Sb-containing quantum dot architectures with emission at the telecom O and C-bands, as well as in the structural and optical characterization of the nanostructures.
The research will be carried out at the Institute for Optoelectronic Systems and Microtechnology (www.isom.upm.es) of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, in collaboration with renowned partners inside and outside Spain.
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2023 Palabras clave. ISOM is an institution devoted to research, development, and innovation as well as to technology transfer to the industry QUANTUM GROWTH GAN MOLECULAR BEAM GROWTH MAGNETIC OPTICAL EPITAXY LAYERS CRECIMIENTO MOLECULARES EPITAXIA HACES MAGNETICO OPTICO CAPAS ISOM UPM SEMICONDUCTOR PLASMONICS SEMICONDUCTORES GAAS
2023 Álvaro de Guzmán. Professor of Electronic Engineering. PhD in Telecommunication Engineering (UPM, 2000). Field of research: III-As based semiconductor lasers, IR quantum photodetectors, and growth by MBE. Post-Doc at the CRHEA-CNRS (France) and 3 years as senior scientist at the Paul Drude Institut (Berlin, Germany). Currently head of the III-As Molecular Beam Epitaxial facility.
