states. Theoretical and experimental investigations of wave angular momentum are already well developed for electromagnetic waves, plasma waves, fluid waves or elastic waves. In recent years, experiments have found angular momentum transfer between spin-waves (SWs) and optical vortices, or elastic waves. Most of these works, however, focused on SAM of SWs, leaving their OAM experimentally unresolved.
PhD Subject: During this, we propose to study the experimental evidence for non-zero magnon angular momentum inside magnetic disk, by resolving the frequency splitting between magnon modes with counter-rotating wavefronts. This PhD work will consist of i) performing magnetic resonance experiments using a home-built spectrometer on nanolithographically prepared magnetic microdisks and ii) comparing the spectra with finite element simulations.
Required Skills: A basic knowledge of solid state physics and an interest in experimental developments. The skills that will be acquired during this training are microwave technology, magnetic resonance, and finite element simulations
Where to apply
Website: https://phdquantumgrenoble.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/phd-application/application-form-spring-2026
Requirements
- Research Field: Physics
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification by the application deadline and must not already hold a doctoral degree. Applicants must also comply with the MSCA mobility rule: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding the application deadline. Applicants must not be current employees of the host laboratory. There are no nationality or age restrictions.
Selection process
Applications must be submitted through the QuanG2 online application platform by 7 September 2026 at 12:00 PM (Paris time). After the application deadline, all applications will first undergo an eligibility check. Eligible applications will then be reviewed during the pre-selection phase, scheduled for mid-October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to online interviews at the end of October 2026. Candidates selected following this first interview stage will then be invited to in-person interviews in Grenoble in early December 2026, with the final selection taking place after these interviews. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of the selection process following the final stage.
Additional comments
About the QuanG2 PhD Call
This PhD position is offered as part of the QuanG2 PhD Call for Applications, a doctoral programme coordinated by Université Grenoble Alpes and dedicated to training the next generation of researchers in quantum science and technology. The programme offers fully funded three-year PhD positions within the Grenoble quantum research ecosystem, providing doctoral candidates with a high-level international research environment and dedicated funding for their research and training activities.
Website for additional job details: https://phdquantumgrenoble.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/sites/default/files/Mediatheque/default/PhD%20Topics%20-%20Autumn%202026/3.%20Klein_2026_2ndcall.pdf
Website: https://phdquantumgrenoble.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: SPINTEC LABORATORY
Country: France
Contact
City: GRENOBLE
Website: https://phdquantumgrenoble.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Street: 621 avenue centrale
Postal Code: 38400
E-Mail: quantum-grenoble-phd@listes.grenoble.cnrs.fr
