05/23/2023

Two postdoc positions on Insulating Spintronics at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICAMB-CSIC)

1 - Postdoc Position on Unconventional Spin Wave Generation in Magnetic Insulators

One postdoctoral position will be available at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) within the ERC-funded project MAGNEPIC, Magnetic Insulators: An Enabling Platform for Innovative Spintronic Concepts.

The project will focus on unconventional spin wave generation, transport and detection in ferrimagnetic garnets for potential magnonic and spintronic device applications.

The successful candidate preferentially has prior expertise in the fabrication and engineering of ferrimagnetic oxide thin films by magnetron sputtering or a similar PVD technique. Experience in electrical and optical characterization of magnetic materials, device fabrication in cleanroom facilities, and a good overview of the spintronic research will be valued.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send a motivation letter, CV (only pdf please), and names of two referees to Can Onur Avci (cavci@icmab.es). Applications will be evaluated as received.

Conditions:

Deadline for application: June 30th, 2023.

Start date: Fall 2023 (upon agreement)

Contract duration: 12 months (extendable)

Salary: ~35 k€ (yearly, gross)

Research team website: https://spinmad.icmab.es/

2 - Postdoc Position on Magnetic Insulator-based Novel Memory Devices

One postdoctoral position will be available at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) within the project SMARTSPIN (Smart designs for efficient spintronic devices controlled by electric fields and currents) funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain.

The project will focus on developing innovative magnetic insulator-based spintronic memory devices where the information can be written and read by all-electrical means. The outcome will lead to a first-of-a-kind device prototype with a potential to create a new paradigm in insulating spintronics and memory/logic device architectures.

The successful candidate preferentially has prior expertise in the fabrication and engineering of magnetic thin films by magnetron sputtering or a similar PVD technique. Experience in electrical and optical characterization of magnetic materials, device fabrication in cleanroom facilities, and a good overview of the spintronic research will be valued.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send a motivation letter, CV (only pdf please), and names of two referees to Can Onur Avci (cavci@icmab.es). Applications will be evaluated as received.

Conditions:

Deadline for application: June 30th, 2023.

Start date: ASAP

Contract duration: up to 24 months.

Salary: ~35 k€ (yearly, gross)

Research team website: https://spinmad.icmab.es/

Work environment:

The Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) is a Severo Ochoa Excellence center focusing on cutting-edge research in functional materials in the fields of electronics, energy, and nanomedicine. ICMAB-CSIC is located at the Autonomous University of Barcelona campus (~35 min from downtown Barcelona by public transportation) and is surrounded by numerous research and technological centers and state-of-the-art facilities.

With over 250 members from 30+ nationalities, ICMAB-CSIC offers an inclusive, highly international, and dynamic environment for enthusiastic young researchers. Through the umbrella organization CSIC, it offers a broad range of training opportunities to boost soft and hard skills, and a yearly medical check-up free of charge.