Fixed-term Researcher Position in Experimental Physics – Quantum Materials in Ultra-High Magnet[...]

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is seeking a full-time Researcher to develop instrumentation for quantum materials research in a high magnetic field environment. The role involves testing new electronic components, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. Candidates should have experience in correlated-electron materials and proficiency in Python and LabVIEW. This is a temporary position with a starting date of February 1, 2026, and the application deadline is December 5, 2025.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have experience in the experimental study of correlated-electron materials.
• Skills in Python and LabVIEW are required.

Responsabilités

• Develop instrumentation for ultrasonic and transport measurements in a new pulsed magnet.
• Carry out a research program on quantum materials in the 120 T pulsed magnet.
• Test new electronic components and integrate them into the setup.

Connaissances

Experience in experimental study of correlated-electron materials

Skills in Python

Skills in LabVIEW

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire national des champs magnétiques intenses Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Physics » Acoustics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 5 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In order to explore the fundamental and exotic properties of quantum materials — such as the quantum limit of dilute metals or the magnetic phases of quantum spin liquids — magnetic fields exceeding 100 teslas are essential. To meet these challenges, the LNCMI has recently begun constructing a new non-destructive pulsed magnet, which will ultimately reach 120 teslas.
The candidate will have two main missions.
The first will consist in developing instrumentation for ultrasonic and transport measurements at low temperatures in a new pulsed magnet capable of reaching 120 T, in collaboration with local scientists.
The second mission will be to carry out a research program on quantum materials — such as dilute metals and quantum spin liquids — in the 120 T pulsed magnet, in collaboration with scientists whose research requires magnetic fields exceeding 100 T.

The candidate will develop and implement new, faster instrumentation to meet the new constraints of the 120 T magnet. This involves testing new electronic components, integrating them into the setup, developing data acquisition software, and creating a user interface for controlling and operating the whole setup. New probes will be developed and tested in a cryogenic environment. The candidate will carry out measurements on electronic properties, followed by data analysis and the communication of results.

The Laboratoire National des Champs Magnétiques Intenses (LNCMI) is a very large research infrastructure (TGIR) of the CNRS, enabling researchers to carry out experiments in some of the most intense magnetic fields in the world. In addition, unique experimental facilities, developed in-house, are available for advanced physical measurements under magnetic fields.

Experimental techniques in condensed matter physics: cryogenics, transport measurements, and physical characterization of samples. The candidate must have experience in the experimental study of correlated-electron materials. Skills in Python and LabVIEW will be required.