Missions

The "Films, Interfaces, Surfaces" team of the laboratory CRISMAT has an immediate opening for a postdoc (M/F) with expertise in scanning probe microscopy and/or 2D heterostructure fabrication. The project is funded by an award from the CARNOT Institute to study physical properties of oxide interfaces. The aim is to further understand and taylor the interface properties in order to enhance the performance of tunnel junctions and capacitors. Scanning probe microscopy, including AFM and STM, will be performed in a UHV Omicron microscope (variable temperature) equiped with Spechs Nanonis electronics.
The postdoc will be expected to work closely with graduate and undergraduate students at the CRISMAT Laboratory to create samples for study using Pulsed Laser Déposition setups and perform low temperature, ultra-high vacuum scanning probe microscopy (SPM) experiments.

Activités

- Execute scanning probe experiments at variable temperature experiments and ultra-high vacuum.
- Analyze results in context of literature; prepare reports, presentations, and publications.
- Present work in progress and results at collaborator meetings, conferences, and CRISMAT events.
- Train undergraduate and graduate students in project-relevant techniques.
- Project management: make decisions about day-to-day tasks and advise students to drive project forward.
- Laboratory development : collaboratively learn and implement new techniques.

Compétences

- Passionate and curiosity-driven candidate with an PhD degree in Physics, Nanoscience, or related fields, with a strong background in solid state physics, surface science, and/or nanoscience
- Experience with programming in LabView
- Strong background in SPM (AFM and/or STM) with variable temperature under ultra-high vacuum is desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creativity, and an independent, goal- and solution-oriented work attitude
- At least 2 publications demonstrating research contributions
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Contexte de travail

The CRISMAT laboratory (UMR 6508, Caen) is a joint unit of the CNRS, ENSICAEN and the University of Caen Normandy, bringing together around a hundred researchers, teacher-researchers, engineers, doctoral students and technical staff. The researcher will work in the 'Films, Interfaces, Surfaces' group, which is responsible for developing original solutions for more efficient and energy-efficient microelectronics. He/she will work under the supervision of Antoine Ruyter as part of the CARNOT Institute's 'HéTOA' project.

Why choose CRISMAT?
- Interesting work in cutting-edge research and development of new oxide hetrostructures
- Collaboration with international partners
- Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects
- 44 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Le poste se situe dans un secteur relevant de la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique (PPST), et nécessite donc, conformément à la réglementation, que votre arrivée soit autorisée par l'autorité compétente du MESR.

Contraintes et risques

This job offer is subject to funding and applications are submitted to the Human Resources department for consideration.