Postdoctoral Position in 2D Spintronics and Opto-Spintronics (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

Two-dimensional (2D) materials and van der Waals heterostructures offer unprecedented opportunities to engineer electronic and spin-dependent properties through proximity effects. Graphene stands out for its exceptional carrier mobility and long spin diffusion lengths, but its intrinsically weak spin–orbit coupling (SOC) limits its ability to perform efficient spin–charge interconversion, a key functionality for spin–orbitronic devices. Recent breakthroughs have demonstrated that interfacing graphene with high-SOC materials such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) and ferromagnets can strongly modify its band structure and enable novel spin–orbit phenomena.

This postdoctoral position is part of a scientific project which aims to engineer graphene via proximity effects and to investigate charge-to-spin and spin-to-charge conversion using a unique combination of nanofabrication, electrical spin transport, and opto-spintronics techniques.

Activity

The successful candidate will:
- Fabricate van der Waals heterostructures by mechanically assembling 2D materials in controlled atmosphere and pattern nanodevices (exfoliation and polymer-assisted pick-up, optic and e-beam lithography, nanofabrication processes).
- Perform electrical spin transport and magnetotransport measurements (including harmonic Hall analysis of spin-orbit torque, Hanle effect in non-local spin valves).
- Carry out magneto-optical experiments (e.g., Kerr microscopy, optical spin injection in TMDC/graphene heterostructures),
- Analyze and interpret experimental data in close interaction with theory collaborators.
- Contribute to publications and presentations at international conferences.

Your Profil

Skills

Applicants must hold a PhD in physics, materials science, or a closely related field. A strong background in experimental condensed matter physics and expertise with 2D materials nanofabrication. Experience in spintronics, low-temperature transport, or magneto-optics is a strong asset, but not strictly required. The candidate should be motivated, autonomous, and able to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Your Work Environment

The position is for 18 months and based in LPCNO (Toulouse, France) within the Nanomagnetism team, in a dynamic research environment at the interface of spintronics, 2D materials, and opto-electronics. The postdoc will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art van der Waals heterostructures nanofabrication facilities and advanced experimental techniques using closed-cycle He magnetocryostat with superconducting vector magnets.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Between 3041€ and4216€ monthly gross depending on experience

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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