Dec 7, 2006

Post doctoral Position in Optic and Photonic

The ICFO - Institut de Ciències Fotóniques is a center based in Barcelona, devoted to the research and education of the optical and photonic sciences, at the highest international level.

ICFO is currently offering post-doctoral contracts to well-qualified candidates who wish to enhance their scientific training conducting research in the following areas:
biophotonics
nonlinear optics
nanophotonics
quantum optics
atom optics
quantum information
nonlinear microscopy
optical trapping and tweezers
optical parametric oscillators

ICFO welcomes applications from individuals with backgrounds in any scientific disciplines related to optics and photonics. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Eligibility*
No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICFO post-doctoral contracts.

Candidates must hold an internationally- recognized PhD-equivalent degree in a field of science and engineering related to optics and photonics. Suitable backgrounds include optics, physics, mathematics, electronics and telecommunications engineering.

*Conditions of posts*
The contracts are offered for periods of one or two years, renewable for a total of five years.

*Application Procedure*
Suitable candidates are requested to submit:

- A presentation letter with declaration of interests
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a full address, a contact phone number and e-mail address and a copy of the passport
- A certified copy of your degrees
- The contact e-mail of three potential referees

*Applications should be submitted by e-mail to:*
icfo.jobs@icfo. es

E-mail submissions must be coded in DOC, PS or PDF formats and must include the mailing label "Post-doctoral Program" and your last name printed before the label.

*Applications can also be submitted by post to:*
Post-Doc screening Committee
ICFO-Institut de Ciències Fotóniques
Mediterranean Technology Park
Av Canal Olimpic s/n 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain

Candidate should be willing to be contacted by phone during the selection process.

Selection of ICFO- post-doctoral fellows is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of the academic record and personal achievements. Proactivity, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.

*Deadlines*
*The call is open until positions are filled.*

For updated information about ICFO, please visit http://www.icfo. es/

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