Post-doctoral researcher (M/F): Microcell-based optical clocks

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research organization in France seeks a First Stage Researcher to contribute to the development of microcell-based optical clocks. The role involves improving vapor cell technology and supervising students. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Physics and experience with atomic clocks, optics, and programming skills. This is a full-time, temporary position based in France, starting 1 Jan 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with atomic/quantum clocks, sensors and metrology is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with electronics and instrumentation for piloting experiments.
• Knowledge of optical physics and MEMS technologies.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the development of microcell-based optical clocks.
• Improve microfabricated vapor cell technology.
• Communicate results in scientific journals and conferences.

Connaissances

Experience with atomic/quantum clocks

Electronics and instrumentation

Python programming

Metrology of optical frequencies

Formation

Degree in Physics, applied physics, or related fields

Outils

CAD design/simulation software

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut Franche-Comté Electronique Mécanique Thermique et Optique – Sciences et Technologies Research Field Engineering Physics Technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 3 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 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

Contribution to the development of microcell-based optical clocks at FEMTO-ST. Contribution to the progress/improvement of microfabricated vapor cell technology and/or clock frequency metrological performances. Possible contribution to the supervision of Master and PhD students. Communication of results in high-impact scientific journals and international conferences.

Laser frequency stabilization onto atomic vapor cells. Atomic spectroscopy. Metrology of optical frequencies. MEMS vapor cell technologies

Physics, applied physics, engineering sciences, optics and/or MEMS technologies. Experience with atomic/quantum clocks, sensors and metrology is a strong plus-value. Electronics and instrumentation, for piloting of experiments (python prefered). Experience with CAD design/sumulation (mechanics/optics/thermics) is a plus-value.