Pre-doctoral Researcher on Non-linear electronic transport with 2D magnetic materials (SYMBAD FPI)

 

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

  

  

PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER 

  

to work on 

  

Non-linear electronic transport with 2D magnetic materials 

  

  

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. 

 

The Nanodevices group, co-led by  Prof. Luis E. Hueso and Prof. Fèlix Casanova, is currently composed of 30 members including senior and junior researchers. It has extensive research facilities for fabrication and characterization of devices and several active research lines spanning from nanofabrication to 2D electronics and spin transport. More information can be found at http://nanodevices.nanogune.eu  

 

The research topic encompasses the interplay between electron and spin transport in 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures. In particular, we will explore the optimal reading of magnetic information via non-linear effects. The project also foresees the integration of optimal working materials into functional nanodevices.  

 

The research to be performed will require the exfoliation and stacking of 2D materials into van der Waals heterostructures, the nanofabrication of devices (thin film deposition, electron-beam lithography, etching), and magnetotransport measurements (under high magnetic fields and low temperatures).  

 

The following is a selection of publications related to our team’s recent work on this research topic: 

 

Nature Materials 24, 1005 (2025) 

ACS Nano 19, 24930 (2025) 

Advanced Materials 37, 2419283 (2025) 

Nature Materials 23, 1502 (2024) 

Nano Letters 24, 4471(2024) 

Advanced Materials 36, 2310768 (2024) 

 

The candidate must have a M.Sc. in Physics, Materials Science or Chemistry. Proficiency in spoken and written English is also required.  

 

Although not compulsory, the following points will be positively considered: 

 

  • Experience in any of these experimental techniques: e-beam lithography, materials growth and characterization, etching, exfoliation of 2D materials, electrical transport measurements 
  • Previous knowledge in electronic instrumentation and measurement.  
  • Previous knowledge in spintronics 
  • Publication track record
  • Self-motivated and a team player willing to coordinate the research in a particular topic  

 

We offer an international and competitive environment, state-of-the-art equipment, and the possibility to perform research at the highest level.   

We promote teamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome all kinds of applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.  

 

The position is expected to start on 1 December 2025 and for a total length of up to 4 years in the Nanodevices group.  

 

 

The candidates should apply by completing the form below, attaching a complete CV. 

  

The deadline for application is October 1, 2025. 

  

  

  

NOTES:

 

(i) All applicants will receive an answer after the end of the selection process; but please note that due to the large number of submissions that are expected, we cannot provide individual feedback.

(ii) Additional information about nanoGUNE's commitment towards HR excellence in Research and Gender Equality are available on our website.

(iii) We encourage you to subscribe to our HR mailing list to receive information related to nanoGUNE's open positions and open calls for different training and talent attraction programs. 

 

 

 

This predoctoral position is linked to Project PID2024-155708OB-I00, funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and ERDF/EU.  

 

Apply for the position