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
6Position 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
PhotoEnergy -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
1Funding

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
Related Project
PhotoEnergy -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
1Funding

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
1Position 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
6 monthsPosition 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
12Position 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
4Position 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
12RIANA is a Horizon Europe funded project which supports curiosity-driven research in nanoscience with open research questions for long-term impact, and challenge-driven research in nanotechnology with targeted research questions for short- and mid-term impact.
At the core of the RIANA consortium is the ARIE network (Analytical Research Infrastructures in Europe) that comprises European networks with a focus on large-scale research infrastructures.
Coordinated by DESY, RIANA joins 7 European networks of top-level RIs to cover the most advanced techniques relevant to nanofabrication, processing/synthesis, characterization, and analysis as well as simulation capacity. Highly customized and efficient access to 69 infrastructures is coordinated via a single-entry point and enabled through comprehensive scientific and innovation service by senior scientists, facility experts, and highly trained junior scientists. This project encompasses both curiosity-driven research in nanoscience with open research questions for long-term impact, and challenge-driven research in nanotechnology with targeted research questions for short- and mid-term impact.
This core of RIANA is aligned to attract experienced and new users from academia or industry making their promising ideas a success and pushing them to higher TRL. Being flexible to upcoming emergent scientific topics and needs, together with stakeholders from the Nano-community, RIANA implements the opportunity to offer access to additional infrastructures in, and even outside of Europe and to adapt the scientific service via additionally specialized junior scientists. Based on the four years of experience, the RIANA consortium will develop a roadmap for the future of nanoscience and nanotechnology at European RIs.
To submit your proposal visit: https://riana-project.eu/user-access/
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