Fixed-term postdoctoral researcher in mid-infrared nonlinear photonics (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

The tasks of the position are as follows:
1) Development, characterization, and optimization of various optical devices on chalcogenide materials for frequency conversion in the mid-infrared (2-20 µm) as well as for the detection of molecules by evanescent waves.
2) Improvement of the packaging and integration of optical devices, as well as spectral extension of the detection chain beyond 20 µm.
3) Supervision of several doctoral students and/or interns on this research work.
4) Monitoring of the femtosecond laser chains and infrared detection chains used in this research work.

Activity

The activities associated with this position form part of the international effort to develop new laser sources and optical sensors dedicated to the mid-infrared. This work is funded by several ongoing ANR projects within the research team.
This position may be renewed once for an additional period of between 18 and 24 months.
The main activities include: (i) the experimental implementation and characterisation (spectral, spatial and intensity noise) of frequency conversion devices using chalcogenide components/materials (crystals, bulk glasses and fibres); (ii) the experimental implementation and characterisation of infrared fibre optic biosensors; (iii) interfacing characterisation devices and exploiting experimental data; and (iv) writing reports and scientific articles.
This work will be carried out in close collaboration with researchers from the Institute of Molecular Sciences in Bordeaux and the Institute of Chemical Sciences in Rennes.

Your Profil

Skills

Technical skills:
- Extensive experience in nonlinear optics (theory and experiments),
- Specific laser instrumentation in the femtosecond pulse regime and mid-infrared spectral range,
- Free-space and guided optics experiments,
- Programming and modelling (Matlab and Python),
- Infrared spectroscopy.

Know-how and interpersonal skills:
- Initiative, responsiveness and communication skills,
- Advanced English skills,
- Organisation and monitoring of schedules,
- Teamwork.

Your Work Environment

The research work will be conducted under the supervision of Bertrand Kibler and Frédéric Smektala, heads of the SAFIR team at the Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne (ICB).
The SAFIR team brings together internationally recognised expertise in several multidisciplinary fields, including nonlinear and guided optics, laser sources and frequency combs, ultrafast nonlinear dynamics, and optical glasses and fibres dedicated to the mid-infrared. State-of-the-art experimental equipment is part of the Equipex+ 'SMARTLIGHT' platform.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Monthly gross income between €2,800 and €3,600

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

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