Post-doc: Quantum entanglement with ultrashort electron wavepackets (M/F)

EURAXESS Ireland; Grenoble; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Institut Néel, CNRS, Grenoble, invites applications for a temporary full-time researcher position in quantum nanoelectronics within the QUantECA project. The role focuses on developing quantum entanglement schemes with ultrashort electron wavepackets and nanofabrication of quantum devices.

Candidates should hold a PhD in physics with hands-on experience in experimental physics, nanofabrication, low-temperature measurements, THz optics, and Python programming; mentoring PhD students is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD in physics.
• Experience in experimental physics and nanofabrication is required.
• Strong skills in low-temperature measurements and THz optics are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Python programming and data analysis is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to quantum entanglement schemes with ultrashort electron wavepackets.
• Participate in nanofabrication of advanced quantum devices and cleanroom processes.
• Mentor PhD students and collaborate with the QUantECA team.

Connaissances

Experimental physics

Nanofabrication

Low-temperature measurements

THz optics

Python programming

Formation

PhD in physics

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut NEEL Research Field Physics Physics » Solid state physics Physics » Surface physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 2 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 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

Quantum nanoelectronics investigates the behaviour of electrical charges at extremely small scales. However, these processes occur in trillionths of a second, far too fast for current methods to capture. The ERC-funded UltraWave project aims to overcome this limitation by developing a unique platform that combines high-intensity terahertz pulses with ultra-cold environments. This innovative approach will enable researchers to observe and control the motion of individual charges in real time. Researchers will use advanced germanium-based materials with exceptional quantum properties to pioneer new methods for manipulating quantum states. The anticipated outcomes have significant implications for quantum technologies and the future of information processing.
The candidate will be taking part in this ambitious research project to develop quantum entanglement schemes with ultrashort electron wavepackets.

The candidate will participate in one of the following research projects:

• Developing a single-electron detector for flying electrons
• Probing quantum entanglement using ultrashort charge wavepackets
• Exploring the frontiers of THz quantum nanoelectronics

as well as in the nanofabrication of advanced quantum devices which includes

• Developing and optimizing cleanroom processes
• Overseeing nanofabrication activities within the projects
• Training and mentoring PhD students in fabrication techniques and experimental measurements

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.
CNRS is a public, scientific and technological organization.
The core mandate is to identify, to carry out or to have carried out, either alone or with partners, all research that advances science or contributes to the country's economic, social, and cultural progress. Internationally recognized for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public.
The candidate will join the Insitut Néel, and will work with the team: QUantECA - Quantum Electronic Circuits Alps.

The candidate must hold a PhD in physics. Skills in experimental physics, nanofabrication, low temperature measurements, THz optics, Python programming would be an asset.