The Nanooptics group at the CIC nanoGUNE (San Sebastian, Spain) is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to work on the development of THz magnetic near field probes and their validation in THz near field microscopy.

The contract will be within the framework of the H2020-FETOPEN-2016-2017-Plasmon Enhanced Terahertz Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (PETER) project, that aims to establish Plasmon-enhanced Terahertz Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy and scanning microscopy, as a unique Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) platform for high-sensitivity local analysis of paramagnetic organic and inorganic species and materials. Extending EPR to the THz region requires effective utilization of plasmonic structures in order to achieve a radical improvement of EPR sensitivity (about four orders of magnitude) and spatial resolution going beyond the diffraction limit. The introduction of scanning prove THz-EPR will open new ways in magnetic sensing technologies enabling, for instance to study in situ functional centres in a wide variety of materials, and generate new opportunities in the development of the EPR-employing industry.

Requirements:

• Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Physics with strong background in THz spectroscopy, THz plasmonics or scattering type scanning near field optical microscopy. 
• Interest in working in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface of nanooptics, magnetism and material sciences.
• Hands-on personality with experience in design and assembly of experimental set ups
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

We offer:

• Full time 2 year post-doctoral position. Envisaged starting date: November 2018.
• Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high quality international scientific environment.

How to apply:

Fill the form below and attach your CV and a cover letter.

Deadline: 10/12/2018