Growth Ferromagnetic Oxides using pulsed laser deposition (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious research organization in France seeks a post-doc researcher to develop ultra-thin magnetic films for future ICT devices. Responsibilities include growth through laser ablation, conduct structural and optical characterizations, and write scientific reports. Candidates should have strong skills in thin film growth and excellent organizational and scientific writing skills in English. This is a full-time temporary position with a start date in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in thin film growth by laser ablation or sputtering.
• Knowledge of characterization techniques like X-ray diffraction.
• Familiarity with programming in Labview or Matlab.

Responsabilités

• Develop new types of ultra-thin magnetic films.
• Conduct structural and optical characterizations.
• Write scientific reports and papers.

Connaissances

Thin film growth by laser ablation

Magnetic microscopy

Optical and electronic lithography

Programming skills in Labview

Excellent organizational skills

Scientific writing skills in English

Good communication skills

Formation

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Outils

X-ray diffraction

Atomic Force Microscopy

Magneto-optical microscopy

X-ray spectroscopy

Optical lithography

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire Albert Fert Research Field Physics » Condensed matter properties Physics » Solid state physics Physics » Surface physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 29 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 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

Within the Laboratoire Albert Fert , we investigate the magnetic properties from various perspectives, ranging from fundamental to applied physics, and by connecting several scientific disciplines. In the recent period, we developed various research activities in developing novel ferro- and ferri-magnetic oxides for future ICT devices.
The main objective of the post‑doc will first be to develop by pulse laser deposition new types of ultra‑thin magnetic films. The growth will be performed either by PLD or off‑axis sputtering. Structural characterizations including X‑ray diffraction, reciprocal space mapping, AFM will be conducted as well as optical characterization such as Faraday effect and device fabrication and testing.

• Growth by laser ablation and sputtering
• Characterization by X‑ray diffraction and atomic force microscopy
• Magneto‑optical microscopy
• X‑ray spectroscopy
• Optical lithography
• PIC measurements
• Data analysis and modeling
• Writing of scientific reports and papers

The project will take place at Laboratoire Albert Fert

• Thin film growth by laser ablation, sputtering or MBE (required)
• Experience in magnetic microscopy / near field microscopy (desired)
• Experience in optical and electronic lithography (desired)
• Experience in microwave measurements (desired)
• Programming skills in Labview, Matlab, etc (optional)
• Excellent organizational and scientific writing skills in English (required)
• Good communication skills (desired)