Missions

The objective of the study is to design, model, and fabricate spintronic neural networks whose properties are locally controlled by nano-magnets integrated onto MEMS actuators. The networks will then be characterized through electrical measurements and trained to perform neuromorphic tasks by modulating their activity using the MEMS actuators.

Activités

- Micromagnetic simulations
- Machine learning simulations
- Growth of metallic heterostructures by sputtering / ALD
- Optical and e-beam lithography
- Ion beam and reactive etching
- Fabrication of hybrid spin-MEMS devices
- Electrical characterization of magnetotransport and dynamical properties

Compétences

-- Expertise in the growth and fabrication of magnetic nanostructures
- Expertise in coupled spin / MEMS nanodevices
- Expertise in electrical and MOKE measurements
- Expertise in micromagnetic simulations
- Experience with Python
- Micro/nano device fabrication techniques, including sputtering, evaporation, electron-beam lithography, optical and laser lithography, reactive-ion etching and plasma etching
- Physical characterization techniques, including X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscopy

Contexte de travail

The work will be carried out at the Albert Fert Laboratory, in the "Neuromorphic Physics" team exploring the use of nanodevices and their multiple functionalities for bio-inspired computing. The team includes two permanent CNRS researchers, two Thales researchers, 4 post-docs, and 4 PhD students.

Contraintes et risques

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Informations complémentaires

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