Postdoctoral Researcher & startup cofounder in 3D photonic integration and packaging (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research organization in France seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for an 18-month position in Besançon. The role involves contributing to pioneering research in integrated photonics and leading innovation projects. Suitable candidates hold a PhD in photonics, possess strong skills in design and simulation, and thrive in teamwork. Ideal candidates will also have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for bridging research and practical applications.

Qualifications

• Proven track record demonstrating excellence and creativity.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsabilités

• Drive internal projects on patentable concepts and commercial projects.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the startup's intellectual property and commercialization.
• Participate in strategic planning and business development activities.

Connaissances

Design and simulation of integrated photonics components

Clean room processes and microfabrication

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Formation

PhD in integrated Optics / Photonics or a related discipline

Outils

Comsol

Lumerical

Zeemax

GDS Factory

CAD software

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut Franche-Comté Electronique Mécanique Thermique et Optique – Sciences et Technologies Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 29 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team for a 18 months position based at Femto-ST in Besançon. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering research and development in integrated photonics, and includes the potential to become a co-founder of Lightspring. We are looking for someone with complementary skills in photonics, optical design, numerical simulations of photonic circuits, microfabrication, who can bring fresh perspectives and will drive some of our most exciting projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Drive both internal projects on patentable concepts and commercial projects for real-world industry use cases, autonomously taking charge of several key tasks (use case discovery, design, simulation, prototyping, fabrication, characterization).
• Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team (photonics, neuromorphic computing, software development, microfabrication) to develop and implement original solutions.
• Contribute to the development of the startup's intellectual property and commercialization strategies.
• Participate in strategic planning and business development activities.

Qualifications

• A PhD in integrated Optics / Photonics or a related discipline.
• A strong track record demonstrating excellence and creativity.
• Experience in design and simulation of integrated photonics components, including specialized software (Comsol, Lumerical, Zeemax, GDS Factory, CAD softwares…).
• Experience in clean room processes and microfabrication is highly recommended.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for translating research into real-world applications.
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative.