Posted: 2 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: CIC nanoGUNE
- Department: Theory
- Research Field: Physics; Chemistry
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
NanoGUNE is a research center devoted to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence. It is located in the university campus in San Sebastián, close to ther excellent institutions such as the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) and the Materials Physics Center, constituting a vibrant international research community.
The position is offered in the Theory Group, led by Emilio Artacho ([contact details available in the full listing]). The candidate will join a research line in computational and theoretical condensed matter physics applied to various scientific problems in materials and nanoscience. More information can be found at https://www.nanogune.eu/theory.
The aim of the project is to contribute to the method development for the calculations invoking SIESTA and IBM's QISKIT for the use of quantum computing to solve on the correlated electrons described in an active space while embedded in a larger system described with density-functional theory. It involves setting up embedding techniques and coding them in a framework in which SIESTA is called for the non-correlated part and various quantum solvers coded in QISKIT are called for the highly-correlated electrons. IBM's quantum computers will be used in conjunction with conventional high-performance supercomputers to solve selected problems in condensed matter physics, nano and biophysics.
The project is in collaboration with the research laboratory IBM Quantum at IBM Research in Zürich.
The successful candidate will have a Masters degree (Bologna level or equivalent) in a topic related to condensed matter physics or theoretical chemistry after graduating in physics or chemistry.
Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate experience in the following skills:
- Good grades in Bachelors and Masters degrees in physics, chemistry or close-by subjects including courses on quantum, statistical and solid-state physics.
- Good working knowledge of English, understanding, reading, writing and speaking. Knowledge of Spanish or Basque is not required.
- Experience in programming.
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 in 01/01/2027 and for a total length of up to 48 months (01/01/2027 - 31/12/2030) in the Theory Group.
Candidates should apply by completing the online form and attaching the following documents:
- A complete CV and a certificate of grades of Bachelors and Masters degrees;
- A cover letter and a reference letter grouped in a single PDF file.
The deadline for applications is 15/11/2026.
Where to apply
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Asociación CIC nanoGUNE
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Gipuzkoa
- City: Donostia-San Sebastián
- Postal Code: 20018
- Street: Avenida Tolosa 76
Contact
- State/Province: Gipuzkoa
- City: Donostia
- Website: https://www.nanogune.eu
- Street: Avenida de Tolosa 76
- Postal Code: 20018
