"Three-year PhD position in Physics: “Quantum transport modeling of heat to develop nano-coolers based on 2D TMD materials”"

Three-year PhD position in Physics: “Quantum transport modeling of heat to develop nano-coolers based on 2D TMD materials”

RESEARCHER PROFILE PhD/R1: First stage Researcher

RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Physics and Engineering

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION

Nanoscale miniaturization of semiconductor devices has led to major advances in opto/nanoelectronics. However, this device downscaling also brought technological issues. Among them, one of the most detrimental effects is the self-heating due to the thermalization of hot carriers generated by high electric fields. This self-heating effect results in significant reduction in performance and lifetimes of the devices. On the other hand, the refrigeration of the entire systems is extremely power consuming.

The aim of the PhD is therefore to conceive, based on in-house quantum transport codes, hybrid cooling devices, exploiting both electronic and phononic transport properties at the nanoscale, under electrical stimulation. The position is fulltime in the framework of the EXOTHERM project funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR).

TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY

JOB STATUS: FULL TIME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31/05/2026, 23:00

ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/09/2026

ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months

WORK LOCATION(S): Institut Matériaux Microélectronique Nanosciences de Provence IM2NP Lab, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme, Case 142, 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary: 2300€/month before tax
• Strong collaboration with partners at the University of Tokyo. The project is also funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Several stays of the PhD at UTokyo are therefore scheduled to promote the interactions.

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QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a Master in physics, material science or electrical engineering. Expertise in quantum transport simulation or ab initio codes would be a strong asset.

Soft skills: Autonomy, Teamwork

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS

CV and motivation letter

HOW TO APPLY: Marc.bescond@im2np.fr