About the position
Postdoctoral Position in theoretical condensed matter physics within 2DQUEST
Institution: agencia estatal consejo superior de investigaciones cientificas / Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM-CSIC)
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe (other)
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical condensed matter physics within 2DQUEST — Quantum Engineering in Superconducting Graphene for Topological Qubits, a QuantERA 2025 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.
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.
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.
ICMM is deeply commited to preserving equal opportunities and inclusiveness, a philosophy that our group fully supports.
Motivation letter for this doctoral position (maximum one A4 page)
What you’ll bring
- Skills/Qualifications
- Experience in superconductivity, interacting electron systems, topological phases, two-dimensional materials or quantum transport would be valuable.
- Eligibility criteria
- Research Field: Physics
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
At a glance
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Institution
- agencia estatal consejo superior de investigaciones cientificas / Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM-CSIC)
- Department
- Instituto de Ciencia de materiales de Madrid
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Madrid, Spain, ES
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe (other)
Post-doc salary - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-465679
Research focus
- Discipline
- Materials Science, Physics
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 18 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 15 Oct 2026 · 13:00 UTC
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
2026-10-15T13:00:00+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Where to apply
The applicants should send:
Apply now
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/465679
Contact: ofertas_euraxess@icmm.csic.esContact: ofertas_euraxess@icmm.csic.es
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