PhD candidate in Development of low-power SiPM-based radiation detectors for space missions

Universitat de Barcelona, Spain

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Mar 2026

24 Feb 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universitat de Barcelona
Department

Organisation profile
Research Field

Physics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Application Deadline

10 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Country

Spain
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Technological Unit at the ICCUB opens a position focused on the development of low-power SiPM-based radiation detectors for space missions. The selected candidate will be involved in the data analysis for the quality control of ASICs developed at the institute, as well as the development of software code to process and analyze the resulting data. Furthermore, the researcher will perform detector simulations and prepare comprehensive reports on the findings, contributing to the broader framework of the group's ongoing technological research projects.

Link to the call for applications on the UB website: https://seu.ub.edu/ofertaPublicaCategoriaPublic/listPublicacionsAmbCategoria?categoria.id=861881

Direct link to the application process: http://www.ub.edu/caiac/solBeca?idConvocatoria=50425  


Where to apply
Website
http://www.ub.edu/caiac/solBeca?idConvocatoria=50425

Requirements
Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Hold a BSc/MSc in xxxxx and fulfil the requirements to be admitted into the XXX PhD program at the Universitat de Barcelona.

https://www.ub.edu/escoladoctorat/en/access-and-admission/access-pathwa…


Specific Requirements
  • Experience in beam tests.
  • Experience in the characterization of space instrumentation based on SiPMs and scintillators.
  • Experience with ASIC readout for photodetectors.
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience in data analysis.
  • Basic understanding of Unix.
  • Ability to communicate progress and incidents effectively.
  • English proficiency at a B2 level.
  • Experience in writing scientific articles.
  • Experience in software development using Python.
  • Experience with Geant4.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

A full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week). The researcher will have the possibility to participate in teaching activities for professional development (not obligatory, though).


Eligibility criteria

A specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:

  • Grade point average of the academic transcripts from the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree studies (or 1st and 2nd cycle): up to 5 points out of a total of 10.
  • Curricular merits: up to 1 point out of a total of 10 in accordance with the specific criteria listed in Annex 1.
  • Suitability for the tasks to be performed within the framework of the research project or research support position to which the successful candidate will be attached: up to 4 points out of a total of 10.

Selection process

The specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of five points or declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score. 

The award proposal will be published in the UB's electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least five points.

 

Application Process:

According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents:

  • Full CV

•    BSc and MSc academic transcripts

 


Additional comments

The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date of notification of the selection.

Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired.

 

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Quantum Physics and Astrophysics
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08028
Street
Carrer Martí i Franqués, 1-11
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

Barcelona
City

Barcelona
Website

https://www.ub.edu
Street

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585
Postal Code

08007

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