Microwave Spectroscopy Of Quartz Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonators

Organisation/Company Università di Padova - Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia DFA Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable 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 "-Microwave cavity/antenna excitation and readout: Simulation and characterization
-Setup: Readout-chain calibration; design and testing of the BAW–cavity–antenna assembly.
-Automation: Development of Python scripts for the remote control of the experiment and of data acquisition.
-Measurement campaign: Spectroscopic measurements and characterization of mechanical quality factors as functions of acoustic wavelength, cryostat base temperature, and resonator surface-to-volume ratio

• for qualifications 25 points: degree, PhD, specialization diploma, certificates of attendance of post-graduate specialisation courses (obtained in Italy or abroad);
• for the scientific-professional curriculum 25 points: documented research activity carried out at public and private entities with contracts, scholarships or assignments (both in Italy and abroad) relevant to the research activity subject of the announcement;
• for scientific productivity 20 points: quantity and quality of scientific publications, including master's or single-cycle master's or doctoral theses;
• for the interview 30 points.

Italy
Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: International
Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: International
Selection process The selection is carried out through the comparative evaluation of qualifications, scientific-professional curriculum, scientific productivity by a Selection Committee appointed by the Director of the structure. The Selection Committee shall be composed of three effective members, including the Scientific Supervisor and/or the Tutor, and at least one substitute member.