Posdoctoral researcher M/F : expert in nanophotonic design

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France is seeking a motivated researcher to develop new single photon sources within the field of nanophotonics. The successful candidate will engage in design and simulation campaigns, collaborating closely with team members responsible for manufacturing. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in nanophotonics and device design, with knowledge of quantum technologies being a plus. This role offers a full-time, temporary contract in an innovative research environment.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in nanophotonics and device design are expected.
• Knowledge of quantum technologies is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Participate in a collaborative project on single photon sources.
• Conduct design/simulation campaigns using numerical tools.
• Interact closely with manufacturing and characterising teams.

Connaissances

Strong skills in nanophotonics

Device design

Knowledge of quantum technologies

Outils

Finite Difference Time Domain

Rigorous Coupled Wave Analysis

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut des Nanotechnologies de Lyon Research Field Engineering Chemistry Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 25 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 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

The successful candidate will participate in a collaborative project aimed at developing new single photon sources based on the exploitation of unexplored regimes of quantum electrodynamics in cavities (cQED), including concepts from non-Hermitian photonics (exceptional points, bound states in the continuum, etc.). He/She will in charge of the design of the corresponding photonic structures.

To this end, he/she will conduct design/simulation campaigns using not only numerical tools (Finite Difference Time Domain, Rigorous Coupled Wave Analysis …) but also ad hoc analytical models. As part of this work, he/she will interact closely with those responsible for manufacturing and characterising the targeted devices.

The Institut des Nanotechnologies de Lyon (INL) aims to develop multidisciplinary technological research in the field of micro and nanotechnologies and their applications. The research carried out ranges from materials to systems. The laboratory is supported by Lyon's NanoLyon technology platform.
The areas of application cover major economic sectors: the semiconductor industry, information technologies, life and health technologies, energy and the environment.
The laboratory is multi-site, with locations on the Ecully and Lyon-Tech La Doua campuses. It employs around 240 people, including 121 permanent staff. The INL is a major player in the Research and Teaching Cluster.
This position is located in an innovative environment, at the cutting edge of future technologies, in strategic application sectors.

Strong skills in nanophotonics and device design are expected. Knowledge of quantum technologies is desirable.