Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Un institut de recherche de renom en France recherche un chercheur pour étudier les propriétés structurelles et magnétiques de Mn5Si3 sous contrainte uniaxiale. Le candidat travaillera au sein d'un groupe dynamique, impliqué dans des mesures variées en laboratoire et des expériences de diffusion neutronique. La collaboration avec des experts et l'internationalisation des projets enrichiront l'expérience du candidat.

Prestations

Environnement de recherche stimulant

Séminaires scientifiques réguliers

Qualifications

• Expérience en techniques de caractérisation macroscopic requise.
• Notions en cristallographie et transitions de phase sont importantes.
• Expérience en diffusion neutronique appréciée mais pas obligatoire.

Responsabilités

• Réalisations de mesures macroscopic (chaleur spécifique, magnétisation, résistivité).
• Rédaction de rapports expérimentaux et soumission de propositions.

Connaissances

Magnétisme

Caractérisation macroscopic

Techniques de haute pression

Techniques de contrainte uniaxiale

Formation

Doctorat en physique ou domaine connexe

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut NEEL Research Field Physics » Condensed matter properties Physics » Solid state physics Physics » Surface physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 4 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 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 goal of this project is to study the effect of uniaxial strain on the structural and magnetic properties of a candidate for altermagnetism, Mn5Si3. This study combines laboratory techniques (specific heat, resistivity, ultrasound) and large scale facility techniques (neutron scattering at Institut Laue Langevin -ILL-). For some of these techniques, the project also involves to test and adapt existing strain cells to perform the required measurements. The candidate will work in strong collaboration with experts within Institut Néel, CEA Grenoble and the ILL. He will also strongly interact with a theorist at Institut Néel, expert in altermagnetism.

Principal tasks:
- Macroscopic measurements (specific heat, magnetization, resistivity)
- Ultrasound measurements in ambient conditions
- Neutron scattering measurements
- Writing and proposal submission for neutron scattering experiments
- Writing of experimental reports and papers

Secondary tasks:
- Tests and development of strain cells for neutron scattering
- Tests and development of strain cells for ultrasound measurements

The candidate will be part of the Magnetism and Superconductivity group at Institut Néel. This group involves more than twenty permanent researchers, and numerous students and postdoctoral associates. He will benefit from a stimulating and dynamic environment, with various scientific seminars organized at the Institute. He will also interact with scientists with diverse expertise within Institut Néel, CEA Grenoble and ILL.

The Institut NÉEL is a CNRS unit (UPR 2940) under agreement with the University Grenoble Alpes. The laboratory is related to the CNRS Physique. It is located in Grenoble, in the heart of a unique scientific, industrial and cultural environment. It is one of the largest French national research institutes for fundamental research in condensed matter physics enriched by interdisciplinary activities at the interfaces with chemistry, engineering and biology. It consists of 450 employees, including 175 researchers.

- Strong background in magnetism with notions in crystallography and phase transitions
- Experience in macroscopic characterization techniques required
- Experience in high pressure and/or uniaxial strain techniques highly appreciated
- Experience in neutron scattering appreciated but not mandatory