Researcher in Experimental Quantum Sensing with Diamond NV Centers // Researcher in Experimental Quantum Sensing with Diamond NV Centers

Job description

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TECNALIA is seeking an expert researcher in experimental quantum sensing based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, with a strong focus on room-temperature quantum sensing using solid-state spins.

The selected person will join TECNALIA's Quantum Research & Innovation Lab, a growing infrastructure dedicated to translating diamond-NV research into robust sensing technologies with real-world impact in materials science, biotechnology, neuroscience, security, anti-counterfeiting, and advanced manufacturing.

TECNALIA’s goal is to translate NV-based quantum sensing into robust prototype devices and deployable applications, connecting diamond material engineering, sensing protocols, system integration, and real-world use cases.

If you are a proactive, responsible, and decisive person with the ability to adapt to new projects and enjoy teamwork.

If you are interested in applied research and transferring the technology you develop to companies…

Keep reading…!

Role overview and candidate profile

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a strong experimental background in NV-based quantum sensing, able to work independently in a cutting-edge applied research environment.

The role combines experimental quantum optics, photonics, spin control, data analysis, and sensor development, with responsibility for leading applied research activities, proposing new directions, solving complex technical problems, and contributing to technologies with societal and industrial impact.

TECNALIA is looking for a researcher with expertise in experimental quantum sensors based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, with a strong focus on room-temperature quantum sensing using solid-state spins.

The selected candidate will join TECNALIA's Quantum Research & Innovation Lab, a growing infrastructure dedicated to moving NV-center-in-diamond research toward robust sensing technologies with real impact in materials science, biotechnology, neuroscience, security, anti-counterfeiting, and advanced manufacturing.

TECNALIA's goal is to translate NV-center-based quantum sensing into robust device prototypes and deployable applications, connecting diamond materials engineering, sensing protocols, system integration, and real-world use cases.

If you are a proactive, responsible, and decisive person with the ability to adapt to new projects and enjoy teamwork.

If you are interested in applied research and in transferring the technology you develop to companies…

Keep reading…!

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a solid experimental track record in NV-center-based quantum sensors, able to work independently in a cutting-edge applied research environment.

The role combines experimental quantum optics, photonics, spin control, data analysis, and sensor development, with the responsibility of leading applied research activities, proposing new directions, solving complex technical problems, and contributing to technologies with social and industrial impact.

Main responsibilities

Designing and executing experimental quantum sensing applications using NV centers in diamond as the sensing platform.

Developing, optimizing, and validating room-temperature NV-based sensing protocols, including optical readout, microwave control, ODMR-based measurements, and spin-control sequences.

Building, aligning, commissioning, and improving optical/quantum sensing prototypes and experimental platforms across TECNALIA’s two Quantum Research & Innovation Lab locations, with frequent same-day travel between sites by car when required.

Developing and optimizing experimental setups involving confocal microscopy, spectroscopy, spin manipulation, microwave control, timing electronics, and optically detected magnetic resonance.

Integrating laser sources, spectrometers, microwave electronics, detectors, timing electronics, and computer-controlled instrumentation into complete experimental platforms.

Contributing to the development of new sensing protocols, spin-control methods, and prototype quantum sensor concepts.

Analyzing experimental data and developing robust, reproducible measurement methods.

Preparing technical documentation, standard operating procedures, scientific reports, publications, and patent contributions.

Main responsibilities

Designing and executing experimental quantum sensing applications using NV centers in diamond as the sensing platform.

Developing, optimizing, and validating room-temperature NV-based sensing protocols, including optical readout, microwave control, ODMR-based measurements, and spin-control sequences.

Building, aligning, commissioning, and improving optical/quantum sensor prototypes and experimental platforms at both locations of TECNALIA's Quantum Research & Innovation Lab, with frequent same-day travel between centers by car when necessary.

Developing and optimizing experimental setups involving confocal microscopy, spectroscopy, spin manipulation, microwave control, timing electronics, and optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR).

Integrating laser sources, spectrometers, microwave electronics, detectors, timing electronics, and computer-controlled instrumentation into complete experimental platforms.

Contributing to the development of new sensing protocols, spin-control methods, and prototype quantum sensor concepts.

Analyzing experimental data and developing robust, reproducible measurement methods.

Preparing technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), scientific reports, publications, and patent contributions.

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Technologies, or a related field.

Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in experimental quantum sensing with solid-state spin systems, preferably NV centers in diamond.

Strong background in optical and quantum characterization techniques, including experience building, aligning, and operating optical laboratory setups such as confocal microscopy, spectroscopy, ODMR, or related quantum optics systems.

Experience in quantum sensing applications involving materials, chemical systems, biological media, magnetic fields, electric fields, or related measurands.

Strong data-analysis skills and experience preparing scientific publications, reports, or technical documentation.

Fluent English is essential.

A driving licence is required, as the role involves working between two locations of the Quantum Research & Innovation Lab.

Additional experience valued

Charge-state stability and coherence optimization in NV centers.

Development of quantum sensing prototypes or deployable sensing platforms.

Additional experience valued in

Charge-state stability and coherence optimization in NV centers.

Development of quantum sensing prototypes or deployable sensing platforms.

What TECNALIA offers

The opportunity to join a team working at the at the forefront of applied quantum technologies. The selected candidate will contribute as a hands-on expert researcher to the development and consolidation of a pioneering quantum sensing laboratory, providing scientific and technical input to research directions, new experimental approaches, and applied sensing concepts.

A leading applied research environment focused on quantum technologies.

Access to advanced infrastructure for optical characterization and quantum sensing.

Collaboration with top-level research groups, universities, and national and international research centers.

What TECNALIA offers

The opportunity to join a team working at the forefront of applied quantum technologies. The selected candidate will contribute as a hands-on expert researcher to the development and consolidation of a pioneering quantum sensing laboratory, bringing scientific and technical expertise to research directions, new experimental approaches, and applied sensing concepts.

A leading applied research environment focused on quantum technologies.

Access to advanced infrastructure for optical characterization and quantum sensing.

Collaboration with top-level research groups, universities, and national and international research centers.

Full-time

TECNALIA

Come on, join TECNALIA!! At TECNALIA we drive sustainable growth and tackle humanity's greatest technological challenges, turning them into opportunities. We help society and companies grow through technological innovation. We are committed to equality and diversity, and we promote work-life balance. You will work in a highly qualified team of technological excellence, in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

R&D

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Required qualifications and experience

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Technologies, or a related field.

Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in experimental quantum sensing with solid-state spin systems, preferably NV centers in diamond.

Solid background in optical and quantum characterization techniques, including experience in building, aligning, and operating optical laboratory setups such as confocal microscopy, spectroscopy, ODMR, or related quantum optics systems.

Experience in quantum sensing applications involving materials, chemical systems, biological media, magnetic fields, electric fields, or related measurands.

Strong data-analysis skills and experience in preparing scientific publications, reports, or technical documentation.

Fluent English (essential).

A driving licence is required, as the role involves working between two locations of the Quantum Research & Innovation Lab.

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We positively value applications from people with a disability certificate equal to or greater than 33%, in compliance with current legislation, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their social inclusion (LGD).

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*We positively value applications from people with a disability certificate of 33% or more, in compliance with current legislation, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their Social Inclusion (LGD).

Descripción de la oferta

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TECNALIA is seeking an expert researcher in experimental quantum sensing based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, with a strong focus on room-temperature quantum sensing using solid-state spins.

The selected person will join TECNALIA's Quantum Research & Innovation Lab, a growing infrastructure dedicated to translating diamond-NV research into robust sensing technologies with real-world impact in materials science, biotechnology, neuroscience, security, anti-counterfeiting, and advanced manufacturing.

TECNALIA’s goal is to translate NV-based quantum sensing into robust prototype devices and deployable applications, connecting diamond material engineering, sensing protocols, system integration, and real-world use cases.

If you are a proactive, responsible, and decisive person with the ability to adapt to new projects and enjoy teamwork.

If you are interested in applied research and transferring the technology you develop to companies…

Keep reading…!

Role overview and candidate profile

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a strong experimental background in NV-based quantum sensing, able to work independently in a cutting-edge applied research environment.

The role combines experimental quantum optics, photonics, spin control, data analysis, and sensor development, with responsibility for leading applied research activities, proposing new directions, solving complex technical problems, and contributing to technologies with societal and industrial impact.

TECNALIA busca un/a investigador/a experto/a en sensores cuánticos experimentales basados en centros de vacante de nitrógeno (NV) en diamante, con un fuerte enfoque en la detección cuántica a temperatura ambiente utilizando espines de estado sólido.

La persona seleccionada se incorporará al Laboratorio de Investigación e Innovación Cuántica de TECNALIA, una infraestructura en crecimiento dedicada a trasladar la investigación de centros NV en diamante hacia tecnologías de detección robustas con impacto real en la ciencia de materiales, biotecnología, neurociencia, seguridad, lucha contra la falsificación y fabricación avanzada.

El objetivo de TECNALIA es traducir la detección cuántica basada en centros NV en prototipos de dispositivos robustos y aplicaciones desplegables, conectando la ingeniería de materiales de diamante, los protocolos de detección, la integración de sistemas y los casos de uso del mundo real.

Si eres una persona proactiva, responsable y resolutiva con capacidad de adaptación a nuevos proyectos y te gusta el trabajo en equipo.

Si sientes interés por la investigación aplicada y por transferir la tecnología que desarrollarás a las empresas…

¡Sigue leyendo…!

Buscamos un/a investigador/a altamente motivado/a con una sólida trayectoria experimental en sensores cuánticos basados en centros NV, capaz de trabajar de forma independiente en un entorno de investigación aplicada de vanguardia.

El puesto combina óptica cuántica experimental, fotónica, control de espín, análisis de datos y desarrollo de sensores, con la responsabilidad de liderar actividades de investigación aplicada, proponer nuevas direcciones, resolver problemas técnicos complejos y contribuir a tecnologías con impacto social e industrial.

Main responsibilities

Designing and executing experimental quantum sensing applications using NV centers in diamond as the sensing platform.

Developing, optimizing, and validating room-temperature NV-based sensing protocols, including optical readout, microwave control, ODMR-based measurements, and spin-control sequences.

Building, aligning, commissioning, and improving optical/quantum sensing prototypes and experimental platforms across TECNALIA’s two Quantum Research & Innovation Lab locations, with frequent same-day travel between sites by car when required.

Developing and optimizing experimental setups involving confocal microscopy, spectroscopy, spin manipulation, microwave control, timing electronics, and optically detected magnetic resonance.

Integrating laser sources, spectrometers, microwave electronics, detectors, timing electronics, and computer-controlled instrumentation into complete experimental platforms.

Contributing to the development of new sensing protocols, spin-control methods, and prototype quantum sensor concepts.

Analyzing experimental data and developing robust, reproducible measurement methods.

Preparing technical documentation, standard operating procedures, scientific reports, publications, and patent contributions.

Principales responsabilidades

Diseñar y ejecutar aplicaciones de detección cuántica experimental utilizando centros NV en diamante como plataforma de detección.

Desarrollar, optimizar y validar protocolos de detección basados en centros NV a temperatura ambiente, incluyendo lectura óptica, control de microondas, mediciones basadas en ODMR y secuencias de control de espín.

Construir, alinear, poner en marcha y mejorar prototipos de sensores ópticos/cuánticos y plataformas experimentales en las dos ubicaciones del Laboratorio de Investigación e Innovación Cuántica de TECNALIA, con desplazamientos frecuentes el mismo día entre centros en coche cuando sea necesario.

Desarrollar y optimizar montajes experimentales que involucren microscopía confocal, espectroscopía, manipulación de espines, control de microondas, electrónica de temporización y resonancia magnética detectada ópticamente (ODMR).

Integrar fuentes láser, espectrómetros, electrónica de microondas, detectores, electrónica de temporización e instrumentación controlada por ordenador en plataformas experimentales completas.

Contribuir al desarrollo de nuevos protocolos de detección, métodos de control de espín y conceptos de prototipos de sensores cuánticos.

Analizar datos experimentales y desarrollar métodos de medición robustos y reproducibles.

Preparar documentación técnica, procedimientos operativos estándar (SOP), informes científicos, publicaciones y contribuciones a patentes.

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Technologies, or a related field.

Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in experimental quantum sensing with solid-state spin systems, preferably NV centers in diamond.

Strong background in optical and quantum characterization techniques, including experience building, aligning, and operating optical laboratory setups such as confocal microscopy, spectroscopy, ODMR, or related quantum optics systems.

Experience in quantum sensing applications involving materials, chemical systems, biological media, magnetic fields, electric fields, or related measurands.

Strong data-analysis skills and experience preparing scientific publications, reports, or technical documentation.

Fluent English is essential.

A driving licence is required, as the role involve working between two locations of the Quantum Research & Innovation Lab.

Additional experience valued

Charge-state stability and coherence optimization in NV centers.

Development of quantum sensing prototypes or deployable sensing platforms.

Experiencia adicional valorada en

Estabilidad del estado de carga y optimización de la coherencia en centros NV.

Desarrollo de prototipos de sensores cuánticos o plataformas de detección desplegables.

What TECNALIA offers

The opportunity to join a team working at the at the forefront of applied quantum technologies. The selected candidate will contribute as a hands-on expert researcher to the development and consolidation of a pioneering quantum sensing laboratory, providing scientific and technical input to research directions, new experimental approaches, and applied sensing concepts.

A leading applied research environment focused on quantum technologies.

Access to advanced infrastructure for optical characterization and quantum sensing.

Collaboration with top-level research groups, universities, and national and international research centers.

Que ofrece TECNALIA

La oportunidad de unirse a un equipo que trabaja a la vanguardia de las tecnologías cuánticas aplicadas. La persona seleccionada contribuirá como investigador experto práctico al desarrollo y consolidación de un laboratorio de detección cuántica pionero, aportando criterio científico y técnico a las direcciones de investigación, nuevos enfoques experimentales y conceptos de detección aplicada.

Un entorno de investigación aplicada líder centrado en tecnologías cuánticas.

Acceso a infraestructura avanzada para caracterización óptica y detección cuántica.

Colaboración con grupos de investigación de primer nivel, universidades y centros de investigación nacionales e internacionales.

full-time

TECNALIA

¡¡Anímate y únete a TECNALIA!! En TECNALIA impulsamos el crecimiento sostenible y afrontamos los mayores retos tecnológicos de la humanidad transformándolos en oportunidades. Ayudamos a la sociedad y las empresas a crecer a través de innovaciones tecnológicas. Estamos comprometid@s con la igualdad, la diversidad y promovemos la conciliación de la vida personal y profesional. Trabajarás en un equipo altamente cualificado, de excelencia tecnológica, en un entorno internacional y multidisciplinar.

I+D

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Required qualifications and experience

Doctorado (PhD) en Física, Ciencia de Materiales, Ingeniería, Fotónica, Tecnologías Cuánticas o un campo relacionado.

Experiencia postdoctoral o equivalente en detección cuántica experimental con sistemas de espín de estado sólido, preferiblemente centros NV en diamante.

Sólida formación en técnicas de caracterización óptica y cuántica, incluyendo experiencia en la construcción, alineación y operación de montajes de laboratorio ópticos como microscopía confocal, espectroscopía, ODMR o sistemas de óptica cuántica relacionados.

Experiencia en aplicaciones de detección cuántica que involucren materiales, sistemas químicos, medios biológicos, campos magnéticos, campos eléctricos o magnitudes relacionadas.

Sólidas habilidades de análisis de datos y experiencia en la preparación de publicaciones científicas, informes o documentación técnica.

Inglés fluido (imprescindible).

Permiso de conducir obligatorio, ya que el puesto implica trabajar entre dos ubicaciones del Laboratorio de Investigación e Innovación Cuántica.

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We positively value applications from people with a disability certificate equal to or greater than 33%, in compliance with current legislation, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their social inclusion (LGD).

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*Valoramos positivamente las solicitudes de personas con certificado de discapacidad igual o mayor al 33%, en cumplimiento de la legislación vigente, Ley General de Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad y de su inclusión social (LGD).