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PhD Studentship in quantum technologies

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Spain
Closing date
Sep 17, 2018

Job Details

ICFO is looking for a highly motivated student to accomplish a challenging PhD-project, aimed at investigating new materials and photonic structures for quantum technology applications. In particular the project will leverage the latest advanced materials made at Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) to implement new designs at ICFO, e.g. in the fields of quantum random walks and quantum memories.

The PhD-student will be associated to both, the https://icfo.eu/research/groups-details?group_id=28 Optoelectronics research group, led by Prof. Valerio Pruneri, and the https://icfo.eu/research/groups-details?group_id=32 Quantum photonics with solids and atoms research group, led by Prof. Hugues de Riedmatten, at ICFO, and will also have the opportunity to elect in to extended research stays at Corning Incorporated, New York, USA.

 

Application Process

To apply, candidates have to go to our ICFO Job Openings site through the link below and click in the link Up to 8 PhD-fellowship positions available within the ICFO International PhD Program (MAJOR CALL – Fall2018).

To apply, suitable candidates are requested to submit (in English) online the following material:

  • A Cover Letter with declaration of research interests, as well as specific indication of ICFO research group of interest,
  • A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details,
  • Scanned copies of the complete (Bachelor and Master equivalent) official academic transcripts in English or Spanish,
  • Scanned copies of the degree certificates, if available at the time of application,
  • The print-out of the GPA equivalence calculation of your academic results, for your bachelor and master (separately accomplished via www.foreigncredits.com/Resources/GPA-Calculator
  • If available, scanned copy of standardized test results (GRE, TOEFL, etc.). Note that submission of test results is optional, but they can be particularly helpful for evaluating candidates with degrees obtained outside the European Higher Education Area.
  • The names and contact details of 2 referees. IMPORTANT: These referees will be automatically contacted by ICFO requesting them to upload a reference letter into the system. When they do so, the applicant will receive an email confirming that the corresponding reference letter has been submitted.

All required application material, including letters of reference, must be complete and submitted by deadline in order for the application to be considered.

The deadline for submission of applications for the present call is September 16, 2018.

 

Selection Process

In a first step of the selection procedure, applications will be assessed by the selection committee based on merit and potential, measured in terms of the academic record and personal achievements. Academic excellence is a must. Pro-activity, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.

Applicants will be notified the results of the first evaluation stage by the beginning of October 2018.

In the second step of the selection procedure, shortlisted candidates will receive invitations to visit ICFO for personal interviews with the selection committee and ICFO Group/Team Leaders, planned to take place by the end of October 2018.

Note: If you are from a country with visa-obligations for Spain, please be advised to already inquire (only inquire) regarding the documentation necessary (usually inviting letter ICFO, plus travel and accommodation bookings) and the potential appointment-situation at the local Spanish Embassy/ visa-office.

The final list with candidates recommended for fellowship concession, as well as reserve candidates, will be available by mid November 2018. Being the last condition that shortlisted candidates find a hosting group at ICFO, candidates are then asked to contact the Group Leader(s) of choice to negotiate directly a potential PhD in their group, on a fellowship.

Candidates and Group Leader should confirm within one week whether an agreement has been reached. Candidates without a match cannot be confirmed the fellowship.

At all stages of the process, candidates may contact ICFO Human Resources and Education via jobs@icfo.eu; for complete information about the PhD Admissions process at ICFO, please see http://phd.icfo.eu

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