Phonon Transport Researcher: Magneto-Elastic Materials

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS - Laboratoire de Physique et d'Etude des Matériaux invites a First Stage Researcher to work on phonon thermal conductivity modulation via magneto-elastic coupling. The PhD project involves measurements on single crystals and polycrystals, development of low-temperature transport setups, and close collaboration with partners in inelastic neutron scattering and ab initio calculations.

The candidate will analyze transport properties under varying temperatures and magnetic fields, contributing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in condensed matter physics or materials science.
• Strong interest in experimental development, magnetism, and transport properties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal conductivity and specific heat measurements as a function of temperature and magnetic field.
• Develop experimental equipment for low-temperature transport measurements.
• Analyze quasiparticle mean free paths using the Callaway model.
• Collaborate with inelastic neutron scattering experiments and ab initio calculations.

Skills

Experimental physics

Thermal transport

Magnetism

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in condensed matter physics or materials science

Tools

Low-temperature cryogenics

Job description

CNRS - Laboratoire de Physique et d'Etude des Matériaux invites a First Stage Researcher to work on phonon thermal conductivity modulation via magneto-elastic coupling. The PhD project involves measurements on single crystals and polycrystals, development of low-temperature transport setups, and close collaboration with partners in inelastic neutron scattering and ab initio calculations.

The candidate will analyze transport properties under varying temperatures and magnetic fields, contributing