Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a First Stage Researcher in Physics for innovative work on gold nanoclusters. The role involves extensive computational modeling and theoretical development, requiring strong programming skills and a Master's degree in Physics. Successful candidates will engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute to leading-edge projects in nanoscience.

Qualifications

• Experience in ab initio calculations and programming is essential.
• Master's degree in Physics or a related field required.
• Knowledge of plasmonic nanostructures is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on gold nanoclusters' optical response in solid matrices.
• Utilize Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory for simulations.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to compare theoretical and experimental results.

Connaissances

Programming

Ab initio calculations

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory

Formation

Master's degree in Physics

Outils

Octopus

GPAW

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre Interdisciplinaire de Nanoscience de Marseille Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 10 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 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

The candidate will be integrated into CINaM's Numerical Theory and Simulation Department.

In the thesis work, which is part of a combined experimental+theoretical ANR project “Gold Nanoclusters' Optical response as determined by Matrix and Environment” (GNOME), we will study the effect of embedding metal clusters in solid matrices. The treatment of the interaction of the clusters with their environment as well as the interaction of adjacent clusters will take an important place in the thesis work. This includes the interaction with ligands, as well as the treatment of the surfaces / interfaces. The calculations will be compared, throughout the project, with the state-of-the-art experimental results using both optical spectroscopy on physically made clusters. We will primarily use Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory (TDDFT) in its Real-Time formulation.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in ab initio calculations, in particular using time-dependent density-functional theory in its real-time (time evolution) formalism. Working knowledge of one of the code packages octopus or GPAW is desired. In addition, the candidate must have shown the ability of code writing / programming. A master degree in physics or a related field is required. Knowledge of plasmonic nanostructures is highly desirable for the position.