Postdoc: Stabilizing Blue Phases with Nanoparticles

CNRS; France; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS – Institut des NanoSciences de Paris seeks a postdoctoral researcher (R1) to study stabilizing liquid-crystal blue phases by inserting gold and magnetic nanoparticles, expanding the temperature window and tuning properties. The project combines physico-chemistry for sample prep, optical microscopy and spectroscopy, and X-ray scattering, possibly under magnetic fields or illumination.

You will join the Physico-chemistry and dynamics of Surfaces group, work with a senior researcher and PhD

Qualifications

• Expertise in optical microscopy and spectroscopy, in handling liquid crystals, and, if possible, in X-ray scattering, with expected skills in the use of computer tools for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize liquid-crystal blue phases through nanoparticle insertion and study how properties are modified.
• Perform sample preparation using physico-chemistry, optical microscopy, spectroscopy and X-ray scattering.
• Work possibly under magnetic field or optical illumination.

Skills

Optical microscopy

Spectroscopy

Liquid crystals handling

Tools

X-ray scattering

Job description

CNRS – Institut des NanoSciences de Paris seeks a postdoctoral researcher (R1) to study stabilizing liquid-crystal blue phases by inserting gold and magnetic nanoparticles, expanding the temperature window and tuning properties. The project combines physico-chemistry for sample prep, optical microscopy and spectroscopy, and X-ray scattering, possibly under magnetic fields or illumination.

You will join the Physico-chemistry and dynamics of Surfaces group, work with a senior researcher and PhD