Post-doc: Theoretical studies of strange metals (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent research institution in France is seeking a researcher specialized in condensed matter physics to perform high performance numerical calculations related to strange metals. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in C++ and Python development and a deep understanding of superconducting cuprates and graphene. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment. The role begins on August 1, 2026, with an application deadline of January 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Solid experience and complete mastery of C++ and Python code development.
• In-depth knowledge of the physics of the superconducting cuprates as well as graphene and dichalcogenide bilayers.
• A strong motivation to work in one of the most competitive fields of condensed matter physics.

Responsabilités

• High performance numerical calculations of transport and magneto-transport properties of strange metals.
• Development of a finite-temperature Lanczos code in C++ for calculating longitudinal and transverse electron transport.
• Calculation of electron transport and optical properties of the tJ and Hubbard models in the presence of strong magnetic fields.
• Calculation of collective charge and spin excitation spectra.

Connaissances

C++

Python

Physics of superconducting cuprates

Graphene

Dichalcogenide bilayers

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut NEEL Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 7 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Aug 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

High performance numerical calculations of transport and magneto-transport properties of strange metals

• Development of a finite-temperature Lanczos code in C++ for calculating longitudinal and transverse electron transport
• Calculation of electron transport and optical properties of the tJ and Hubbard models in the presence of strong magnetic fields
• Calculation of electron transport and optical properties of extended tJ and Hubbard models (long-range interactions)
• Calculation of electron transport and optical properties of the tJ and Hubbard models in the presence of disorder
• Calculation of collective charge and spin excitation spectra

The research activity will take place within the condensed matter theory group of the Néel Institute. The project will be led by Simone Fratini, a leading theory expert with seminal contributions to charge transport in organic semiconductors, disordered metals and bad metals and whose current research focuses on correlation-driven phenomena and strange metal behaviour. Local collaborations include A. Ralko and I. Duchemin, both renowned experts in computational physics.

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.
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The candidate must demonstrate:

• Solid experience and complete mastery of C++ and Python code development
• In-depth knowledge of the physics of the superconducting cuprates as well as graphene and dichalcogenide bilayers
• A strong motivation to work in one of the most competitive fields of condensed matter physics.