Job Information
Organisation/Company: Centrale Lille Institut
Department: North
Research Field: Physics » Optics; Physics » Metrology; Physics » Applied physics; Engineering » Electronic engineering; Engineering » Microengineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Country: France
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Offer Starting Date: 2 Nov 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe
Reference Number: 101291743
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
We are hiring two Postdoc / Research Engineer positions for 2 years contract to work on the new European Pilot Line to Industrialize Neutral Atom Quantum Chips. Centrale Lille Institut / IEMN will host a production, packaging and test center for microfabricated vapor cells with advanced features.
Q-PLANET is a €50 million European Quantum Chip Stability Pilot Line co-funded by the EU Chips Joint Undertaking and National/Regional Authorities across 11 Member States to develop industrial-grade chip components for neutral atom quantum computing, sensing, and communication to accelerate Europe’s quantum industrialization, user adoption and supply chain resilience.
Strong preference towards EU candidates.
For more information about the project: q-planet.eu
Our Institutes
Centrale Lille Institute is a highly selective French Grande École founded in 1854 and a member of the Groupe des Écoles Centrale. It is also part of the University of Lille, a major research-intensive university awarded the Initiative d’Excellence label. This ecosystem includes leading institutions such as CNRS, Inserm and Inria, providing an outstanding environment for research and innovation.
The IEMN (UMR 8520) is one of the largest research centers in micro- and nanotechnologies in Europe. It hosts approximately 430 staff members, including a large number of doctoral researchers, and offers state-of-the-art facilities such as a 1500 m² cleanroom within the RENATECH network and a 900 m² ISO8-certified nano-characterization platform enabling advanced electrical, optical, mechanical and magnetic measurements over a wide range of conditions.
What can we offer?
Led by Dr. Vincent Maurice, our team is fast-growing and dynamic with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to build pioneering technology. We maintain a collaborative working culture and consistently secure competitive national and European grants.
You will directly contribute to Q-PLANET, a highly strategic EU project, while working alongside an extensive network of leading academic and industrial partners across the consortium.
Where to apply
E-mail: zsuzsanna.varga@centralelille.fr
Requirements
Research Field: Physics » Optics (PhD or equivalent); Physics » Metrology (PhD or equivalent); Physics » Applied physics (PhD or equivalent); Engineering » Electronic engineering (PhD or equivalent); Engineering » Microengineering (PhD or equivalent)
Skills/Qualifications
We are seeking for two Postdoc/Research Engineer candidates with two different profiles to scale up our vapor cell microfabrication and characterization means and develop advanced features:
Requirements for Position 1:
- vacuum systems
- CAD modeling
- instrumentation
- analytical chemistry basics
- microfabrication is a plus
Requirements for Position 2:
- laser/optics system design
- basic atomic and molecular optics/physics
- automation/programming
- microfabrication is a plus
We are looking for candidates who are autonomous and have good communication skills.
Candidates with overlapping skills are encouraged to apply.
Languages: English (Good), French (Basic)
Additional Information
Benefits
- We offer competitive salary based on experience
- 75% of daily transportation costs covered
- Minimum 35 days of holidays
- Flexible working hours
Website for additional job details: https://www.iemn.fr/en/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 2
Company/Institute: Centrale Lille Institute
Country: France
Contact
State/Province: Hauts-de-France
City: Villeneuve d'Ascq
Website: https://centralelille.fr/
Street: Cité Scientifique - CS20048
Postal Code: 59651