Position Description

The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL -FORTH), invites applications for one PhD student position within the framework of the research project Bor2D-TECH, funded under the FORTH Synergy Grants. We are seeking for one (1) PhD Candidate, graduate of the Department of Engineering, Physics or Materials Science, specialist in nanomaterials and nanocomposites, with applications of metamaterials and related devices, to perform his/hers doctoral studies at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), https://www.iesl.forth.gr/. 

Required Qualifications

• BsC in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science 
• Enrolled in a PhD program in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science
• Research experience in the synthesis of polymeric nanocomposite samples using 3D printing techniques and the study of their physicochemical and mechanical properties
• Research experience related to electromagnetic characterization of materials in the microwave range 

Desirable Qualifications

• Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals, related to the synthesis and characterization of polymeric nanocomposite samples from FDM 3D printing techniques
• Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals, related to the fabrication and characterization of sensors and metamaterial devices 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Dr G. Kenanakis (gkenanak@iesl.forth.gr).

In order to be considered, the application must include:

• Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
• Scanned Copies of academic titles
• Recent certificate of enrollment in a PhD program

Appointment Duration

Position Description

Στα πλαίσια του έργου με τίτλο «Adaptation of light-harvesting and energy-transfer processes of marine photosynthetic membrane proteins (Lhc) to different light qualities probed by ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy» της Υποδράσης 2 της
Προκήρυξης «Χρηματοδότηση της Βασικής Έρευνας (Οριζόντια υποστήριξη όλων των
Επιστημών), Εθνικό Σχέδιο Ανάκαμψης και Ανθεκτικότητας (Ελλάδα 2.0)», προκηρύσσονται δύο(2) θέσεις υποψήφιων διδακτορικών φοιτητών/τριων για θέματα αλληλεπίδρασης λέιζερ με βιολογική ύλη.

Related Project

Required Qualifications

Κωδικός Θέσης 5 :

• Πτυχίο θετικών επιστημών ή αντίστοιχο 
• Μεταπτυχιακό θετικών επιστημών ή ισοδύνμαμο integrated master

Κωδικός Θέσης 2α :

• Πτυχίο θετικών επιστημών ή αντίστοιχο 
• Μεταπτυχιακό θετικών επιστημών ή ισοδύνμαμο integrated master

Desirable Qualifications

Κωδικός Θέσης 5 :

• Εμπειρία σε ερευνητικά θέματα φωτός και ύλης

Κωδικός Θέσης 2α :

• Αποδεδειγμένη εμπειρία σε θέματα οπτικής απεικόνισης και φασματοσκοπίας λέιζερ

Application Procedure

In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Completed application Form (Download link to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
- Reference letters (if required)
- All required forms and documents as layed out in each Job opening description

Please send your application and all documents to: hr@iesl.forth.gr and cc the Scientific supervisor marked in the left column

Appointment Duration

Funding

Position Description

Στα πλαίσια του έργου με τίτλο «Adaptation of light-harvesting and energy-transfer processes of marine photosynthetic membrane proteins (Lhc) to different light qualities probed by ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy» της Υποδράσης 2 της
Προκήρυξης «Χρηματοδότηση της Βασικής Έρευνας (Οριζόντια υποστήριξη όλων των
Επιστημών), Εθνικό Σχέδιο Ανάκαμψης και Ανθεκτικότητας (Ελλάδα 2.0)», προκηρύσσονται δύο(2) θέσεις μεταδιδακτορικών συνεργατών.

Κωδικός Θέσης 4: Μεταδιδακτορικός/η συνεργάτης/ιδα για φασματοσκοπία και χαρακτηρισμό βιολογικών συστημάτων

Κωδικός Θέσης 9: Μεταδιδακτορικός/η συνεργάτης/ιδα για απασχόληση σε θέματα διάχυσης και ανάλυσης αποτελεσμάτων φασματοσκοπίας υλικών
 

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Required Qualifications

Κωδικός Θέσης 4 :

• Πτυχίο (B. Sc) στη Φυσική, τη Χημεία ή τη Μηχανική
• Ph.D στις Φυσικές Επιστήμες ή τη Μηχανική
• Πειραματική εργαστηριακή εμπειρία στη φασματοσκοπία
• Σχετικές επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά με αξιολόγηση από ομοτίμους

Κωδικός Θέσης 9 :

• Πτυχίο (B. Sc) στη Φυσική, τη Χημεία, τη Μηχανική ή ισοδύναμο
• MSc στις θετικές επιστήμες ή ισοδύναμο
• PhD στις θετικές επιστήμες ή ισοδύναμο

Desirable Qualifications

Κωδικός Θέσης 4:

• Εμπειρία στη χρήση φασματοσκοπικών τεχνικών ως διαγνωστικών εργαλείων

Κωδικός Θέσης 9:

• Αποδεδειγμένη εμπειρία σε πειραματική εργασία υπερταχείας φασματοσκοπίας λέιζερ σε υλικά 

Application Procedure

In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Completed application Form (Download link to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
- Reference letters (if required)
- All required forms and documents as layed out in each Job opening description

Please send your application and all documents to: hr@iesl.forth.gr and cc the Scientific supervisor marked in the left column

Appointment Duration

Funding

Position Description

The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL -FORTH), in the framework of the project CO2toO2 of Sub-Action 2, TΑ1 "Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Technology, Environment and Energy" of the Proclamation "Funding of Basic Research (Horizontal support of all Sciences), National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Greece 2.0), funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) and the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) under Grant CO2toO2 Nr.:015922, is seeking to recruit one post-doctoral researcher.

Position Description

Experimental solid state physics, with emphasis in materials engineering/ thin film growth applying laser techniques(Pulsed Laser Deposition) and characterization. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics
• Research experience in laser based deposition technology
• Research experience in material analysis (SEM, AFM, XRD)

Desirable Qualifications

• Scientific publications (paper, conference presentations) relevant to the position description
• Languages (English)
• Computational skills (Python, C) 

Application Procedure

In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Completed application Form (Download link to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
- Reference letters (if required)
- All required forms and documents as layed out in each Job opening description

Please send your application and all documents to: hr@iesl.forth.gr and cc the Scientific supervisor marked in the left column

Appointment Duration

Position Description

The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL-FORTH), in the framework of the project «Development of a Fibered Raman Combiner for Quantum Space Sensors»,RamanBC, is seeking to recruit One (1) research assistant for supporting the Space Optics laboratory.

Job Description

Technical Staff Position in Laser Maintenance

We are looking for a Research Assistant to take an important role in our ESA projects in space optics. The ideal candidate should be able to work indecently as well as in a team.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or related discipline 
• MSc in Physics or related discipline 
• Proven skills in Linux, Fortran, Matlab,Labview 
• Good knowledge of English 

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in working with and maintaining lasers 
• Publication record 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than November 20, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the scientific coordinator, Dr Wolf von Klitzing (wvk@iesl.forth.gr).

In order to be considered, the application must include:

• Application Form (please download file from the job announcement webpage https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/jobs-bids/jobs/job-positions)
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
• Scanned copies of academic titles

 Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection

Appointment Duration

Position Description

The candidate will participate in the R&D activities of FORTH-IESL within the COLOURS project, working on the development of algorithms and software applications for data modelling, analysis, and visualisation. These applications will explore data acquired using imaging and spectroscopic techniques to provide information on the nature and light-induced changes of photosensitive materials in coloured artwork. However, the researcher will also be involved in the overall research activities of the COLOURS project, which aims to develop tools and services that are fully interoperable with the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage. These tools will provide high-precision analysis and simulate restoration results with perceptual accuracy, while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration through hybrid spaces that merge virtual and physical environments.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Javascript, Python, R, HTML/CSS, SQL, MATLAB
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of web-based software and user interfaces UI 
• Bachelor's in computer science, Physics, Maths or related field 
• Ability to work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective information system solutions is required 

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of cloud-based systems, architecture, and web technologies 
• Strong understanding of scientific (Imaging and spectroscopic) data structures for the development of algorithms and software 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than November 20, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Prof. Sotiropoulou Sophia (sophiaso@iesl.forth.gr).

In order to be considered, the application must include:

• Application Form (please download file from the job announcement webpage https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/jobs-bids/jobs/job-positions)
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
• Scanned Copies of academic titles

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection

Appointment Duration

Position Description

The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for and Technology Hellas (IESL - FORTH), in the framework of the project “ALL2GaN - Affordable smart GaN IC solutions as enabler of greener applications”, (Call: HORIZON-KDT-JU- Chips J-2022-1-IA, GA 101111890) Funded under HORIZON-JU-IA - HORIZON JU Innovation Actions (HORIZON.2.4 - Digital, Industry and Space & HORIZON.2.4.2 - Key Digital Technologies Programs), is seeking to recruit two master students.

Job Description

Scholarships for master students in Computational Materials.

Required Qualifications

• Physics Degree 
• Experience and/or diploma thesis on Computational Materials
• Active students in a masters degree program relevant to nanoelectronics or machine learning 

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficient in Python 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than November 20, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Liverios Lymperakis (lymperakis@physics.uoc.gr).

In order to be considered, the application must include:

• Application Form (please download file from the job announcement webpage https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/jobs-bids/jobs/job-positions)
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
• Scanned Copies of academic titles
• Certificate for enrollment in master program in nanoelectronics

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection

Appointment Duration

Position Description

The candidate will participate in the R&D activities of FORTH-IESL within the COLOURS project, working on the development of algorithms and software applications for data modelling, analysis, and visualisation. These applications will explore data acquired using imaging and spectroscopic techniques to provide information on the nature and light-induced changes of photosensitive materials in coloured artwork. However, the researcher will also be involved in the overall research activities of the COLOURS project, which aims to develop tools and services that are fully interoperable with the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage. These tools will provide high-precision analysis and simulate restoration results with perceptual accuracy, while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration through hybrid spaces that merge virtual and physical environments.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science, with a focus on imaging, spectroscopy, optics, optical sensing. 
• Proven skills in Software development for spectral data processing 
• Experience with cultural heritage studies (object analysis, campaigns) 
• Previous post-doctoral research experience and Previous work in RTD projects 

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant scientific publications 
• Innovative, autonomous, well-organised and result-oriented thinking. Ability and motivation to perform independent research 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than November 20, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Prof. S. Sotiropoulou (sophiaso@iesl.forth.gr).

In order to be considered, the application must include:

• Application Form (please download file from the job announcement webpage https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/jobs-bids/jobs/job-positions)
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
• Scanned Copies of academic titles

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection

Appointment Duration