France 2030.
Our on-going project has already achieved the successful growth of extremely high-quality epitaxial layers of iron garnets on diamagnetic substrates compatible with low-temperatures, enabling for the first time the benefits from state-of-the-art magnonic coherence to be leveraged in cryogenic conditions. The next step involves developing experimentally the proofs of concept for integrated cryogenic circulators and isolators.
Starting from a few innovative designs, your task will be:
- to fabricate the hybrid chips combining patterned magnetic insulator elements and superconductors
- measure their properties at few Kelvin
- refine device concepts
- explore new opportunities in hybrid magnon–photon systems.
In addition, you will be involved in:
- Developing and optimizing cleanroom processes
- Overseeing the conception of advanced specialized instrumentation
- Training and mentoring Master's and PhD students in fabrication techniques and experimental measurements.
Institut NÉEL (http://neel.cnrs.fr/) is a condensed matter physics laboratory of the CNRS. Strong of about 450 members, the teams from NEEL cover quantum circuits, spintronics, electron-correlated systems, materials, low-dimensional magnetism, superconductivity... The lab gathers more than 20 research groups that benefit from a unique, high-level support from technical groups, including a unique expertise in cryogeny and a cutting-edge cleanroom user facility.
Institut NÉEL is a CNRS unit (UPR 2940) under agreement with the University Grenoble Alpes. The laboratory is related to the CNRS Physique. It is located in Grenoble, in the heart of a unique scientific, industrial and cultural environment.
CNRS is a public, scientific and technological organization. The core mandate is to identify, to carry out or to have carried out, either alone or with partners, all research that advances science or contributes to the country's economic, social, and cultural progress. Internationally recognized for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public.
The hosting team at Institut Néel is MNM (Micro- and NanoMagnetism), which is part of the QUEST department (QUantic Electronics, Surfaces and spinTronics).
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Languages: FRENCH — Level: Basic
Research Field: Physics — Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics — Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Research Field: Physics » Surface physics — Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Position requirements:
- a PhD degree in Physics or Material Sciences;
- in-depth knowledge of magnetization dynamics, magneto-transport, microwave spectroscopy;
- experience and skills in cleanroom nanofabrication;
- good practical and data analysis capabilities;
- a commitment to teamwork and scientific communication;
- interest in instrumental developments, as we strive to continuously improve our setups.
Selection criteria:
The following criteria will be evaluated during selection:
- the academic merit of the candidates and their ability to conduct research, as demonstrated in their previous Ph.D. thesis works;
- their background and expertise in relation to the proposed project;
- their technical skills; and their ability to mentor and co-supervise PhD students in relation with the project.
