The ICMM is searching a new postdoctoral researcher. Here you have all the information:
Offer description
We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical condensed matter physics within 2DQUEST — Quantum Engineering in Superconducting Graphene for Topological Qubits, a QuantERA project. The successful candidate will join the Madrid team led by Tobias Stauber, collaborating with theoretical and experimental groups at Chalmers University of Technology and the universities of Göttingen and Regensburg.
Research project
The project explores topological superconductivity and Majorana modes in graphene through proximity effects and intrinsic, interaction-driven superconductivity in rhombohedral multilayers. The Madrid postdoc will develop many-body models of correlated and superconducting phases, contribute to the FORGE framework for large-scale simulations of graphene nanoribbons and junctions, and investigate quantum transport in close dialogue with experimental partners.
Relevant approaches include self-consistent Hartree–Fock theory, renormalization-group analysis and Green’s-function methods. The position offers opportunities to develop independent research within the project, publish results, participate in scientific meetings and undertake research visits, with access to advanced computational resources.
Research environment
The Quantum Advanced Research Center (QuARC-CSIC), currently organised as a virtual institute. Research will initially be based at the Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM-CSIC), Cantoblanco, one of CSIC’s largest research centres. ICMM provides an established environment in materials science and condensed matter physics. QuARC’s growing community, with strong activity in quantum optics, offers complementary opportunities for exchange across quantum technologies, alongside our group’s focus on quantum materials and superconductivity.
REQUIREMENTS
Education level: PhD in physics
Skills/Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD in physics or a related discipline by the starting date, with a strong background in theoretical condensed matter physics and scientific programming.
Specific requirements: Experience in superconductivity, interacting electron systems, topological phases, two-dimensional materials or quantum transport would be valuable. We welcome complementary methodological expertise.
Required languages: English
Other information
Research profile: recognised Researcher (R2)
Research field: Physics
Number of offers available: 1
Job status: Full-time
Offer Starting Date: 2027-01-01
In accordance with the applicable public-sector pay scale.
ICMM is deeply commited to preserving equal opportunities and inclusiveness, a philosophy that our group fully supports.
The applicants should send:
Curriculum vitae (maximum two A4 page)
Motivation letter for this doctoral position (maximum one A4 page)
to this email address: @email. In the title (subject) of your email please write: Postdoc-2026-3. All materials should be in English and submitted in PDF format no later than 15th October 2026, 15:00 h.
