Post-doctoral position in Optical techniques for painting recovery at La Pedrera-Casa Milà

ICFO is a leading research center in the field of photonics, dedicated to advancing the science and technology of light and its applications. Located in the Mediterranean Technology Park in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, ICFO is at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation in areas such as quantum technologies, biophotonics, clean tech, and photonic integrated circuits. ICFO employs 500 people, including researchers, PhD students and staff personnel. In its area of specialization and category, the institute is consistently ranked among the highest-quality research institutions worldwide. Our mission is to contribute to scientific knowledge, foster technology transfer, educate of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and promote the responsible engagement of science in society.

POSITION OVERVIEW

ICFO is offering a postdoctoral position to a well-qualified, highly motivated and dynamic young scientist who wishes to enhance his/her scientific career in a friendly and stimulating environment.

The successful candidate will be joining the Super-resolution Light Microscopy & Nanoscopy (SLN) Research Facility at ICFO led by Dr. Pablo Loza-Alvarez, which is equipped with front-end microscopy techniques that are able to operate a step beyond the commercial state of the art.

The successful candidate will be responsible for studying how to apply optical techniques to analyse and recover the information of historical wall paintings and identify its composition, status, or all relevant information for the preservation of the UNESCO World Heritage Site La Pedrera-Casa Milà (Barcelona).

This project is a collaboration between Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera and ICFO.

The successful candidate’s position will be linked to ICFO.

REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

Candidates must hold, at the time of contract initiation, an internationally-recognized Ph.D.-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the nearest future) preferably in Physics, Photonics, Optics, or relevant field.

The candidate should have:

• Experience working with optical techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members, supervisors, and researchers.
• Have organizational, planning and analytical skills.
• Creativity and initiative. Having the ability to independently manage project implementation.
• Interest in art and history.
• Good level of English in spoken and written form
• Strong communication skills.

ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are selected exclusively on merit and potential on the basis of submitted application material. No restrictions related to disabilities, citizenship or gender apply to ICFO positions. ICFO abides by the principles of openness, efficiency, transparency, supportiveness, and international comparability as stated in the European Charter for Researchers and the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Salaries for ICFO Postdoctoral positions are assigned by the Selection Committee, based on experience and seniority of the applicant, as well as the assigned tasks and responsibilities within the group. Standard salaries range from a lower level aligned with national Ramon-y-Cajal fellowships to higher levels aligned with Marie Skłodowska-Curie individual fellowships.

The contract is offered for a period of 1 year.

Additionally, a family allowance is also available on request and after corresponding approval for people with family charges in the terms described in the corresponding policy

APPLICATION PROCESS

Suitable candidates are requested to submit:

• Presentation letter with a declaration of interest,
• Curriculum Vitae, including contact details,
• The contact e-mail of two potential referees.

Candidates will be assessed as they apply and the call will remain open until the suitable candidate is identified.

Candidates may contact [email protected] for formal enquiries regarding the application, as well as address scientific inquiries to [email protected].

For update information about the hosting group, please visit https://www.icfo.eu/research-group/4/sln/home/10305.

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