Job offer

Execute the development of single photon detector arrays for telecommunications intended for quantum networks.

Functions to be developed:

• Search and identify the state of the art in the field of detection systems for quantum networks.
• Design, assemble and characterize single photon detectors at telecommunications wavelengths.
• Cooperate in the publication of results in scientific journals or conferences.
• Perform benchmarking and validation of prototypes on breadboards and PCBs with laboratory equipment based on oscilloscope measurements., * The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Maximum scoring: 5 points.
• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria. Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers: https://talenthub.upc.edu/en/jobs/psr, select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-ptgas-staff-to-carry-out-scientific-and-technical-activities?set_language=en, fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated.
• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc …
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Telecommunications technology

Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Design, assembly and testing of electronic circuits for SPADs sensors.
• Development of electronic laboratory test boards.
• Programming and integration of microcontroller cards for system control and data processing.
• Python and/or MatLab (scripts).

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Experimental quantum communications.
• Analysis and measurement of single photon pulses using correlated detection systems.

Professional Experience:

• Management and execution of projects in quantum communication laboratories.
• Collaboration in R&D projects within institutions, both public and private, in the technology sector.
• Have participated in the writing of technical documentation and scientific reports.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

€33,876.08 gross per year (full-time) Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.