Researcher (M/F) in Theory and Numerical Simulation

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CNRS CINaM in Marseille invites applications for a postdoctoral position studying the electronic response of plasmonic doped semiconductor nanoparticles using TDDFT Real-Time methods.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in theoretical Physics or Chemistry with strong background in condensed matter or quantum chemistry, and experience with ab initio/DFT calculations. Collaboration with CINaM and external partners is expected.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a PhD in theoretical Physics or Chemistry with a strong background in condensed matter physics and quantum chemistry.
• Experience with ab initio/DFT calculations; prior coding experience is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate with international multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilités

• Carry out theoretical studies of the electronic response of doped silicon nanoparticles using TDDFT Real-Time methods.
• Compare results with state-of-the-art experimental data; engage with CINaM and collaborators.
• Work within the ANR project and contribute to publications.

Connaissances

Quantum physics

TDDFT Real-Time

Ab initio/DFT calculations

Programming

Formation

PhD in theoretical Physics or Chemistry

Outils

Ab initio codes

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre Interdisciplinaire de Nanoscience de Marseille Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 14 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 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

We are seeking to fill a postdoctoral position on the theoretical treatment of the electronic response of plasmonic doped semiconductor nanoparticles at the CINaM (Centre interdisciplinaire de Nanoscience a Marseille, http://www.cinam.univ-mrs.fr ) in the group of Theory and Simulation, with H.-Ch. Weissker. The work will focus on the calculation of the electronic response of doped silicon nanoparticles using TDDFT methods. The position is part of the ANR project DIAAPASON ("Plasmonique quantique à base de nanostructures semiconductrices dopées", https://anr.fr/Projet-ANR-24-CE09-4555 ).

In this work, we will study the effects of doping on the plasmonic properties of semiconductor nanocrystals and clusters. This will include single, isolated structures as well as periodic arrangements of them. Ab initio calculations will be compared, throughout the project, with state-of-the-art experimental results. We will primarily use Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory (TDDFT) in its Real-Time formulation.

The work will be carried out at the CINaM, Marseille, in collaboration with Caroline Bonafos at the CEMES in Toulouse for experimental aspects. It will profit from close contact with members of the Theory & Simulation department of the CINaM. Further experimental collaborators are at the CEA LETI and at the IJL NAncy

The successful candidate will have a PhD in theoretical Physics or Chemistry, a solid background in condensed matter physics and/or quantum chemistry, and ample experience with ab initio / DFT calculations. Previous coding experience will be an advantage. Furthermore, the candidate should be enthusiastic about the prediction and theoretical understanding of quantum phenomena concerning light-matter interaction at the nanoscale. He/she must be interested and able to work in collaboration with international multidisciplinary teams.