Postdoctoral Researcher in Condensed Matter Theory, M/F
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 20 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut Denis Poisson
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
37200 TOURS
Contract Duration
20 mounth
Date of Hire
01/01/2027
Remuneration
Starting from €3041 gross per month depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 28 April 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The work will take place at the Denis Poisson Institute (UMR CNRS 7013), located on the University of Tours campus. The candidate will conduct theoretical research at the interface of condensed matter physics, quantum field theory, and gravitation, in order to explore and characterize exotic properties of relativistic materials. This work will be carried out within the framework of the institute's Theoretical Physics team, with which regular scientific interactions are expected. Interaction with the UMR's researchers and faculty members will be essential. A sustained involvement in international collaborations, research missions abroad, and participation in international conferences and seminars is an integral part of the project.
Activity
The project is concentrated on a set of theoretical methods to analyze the influence of concepts from curved spacetime field theory on the transport properties of relativistic materials. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for studying thermal and transport phenomena generated by anomalies in quantum field theory, particularly anomalous extensions of the Tolman-Ehrenfest and Luttinger relations. The project will explore the interaction between curved spacetime effects and their analogues in condensed matter, including quantum wires, chiral systems, and black hole-inspired models, as well as rotating and accelerating systems. Another objective is to analyze non-equilibrium dynamics, such as thermal and metric quenching and Floquet protocols, to identify observable signatures of anomalous quantum fluctuations. Depending on the expertise of the candidate, the research may combine analytical and numerical methods and establish links with quantum materials of experimental interest.
Your Profil
Skills
Theoretical expertise: a solid background in condensed matter physics and theoretical physics, mastery of advanced theoretical tools for characterizing transport in solids, and a strong potential for collaborating with experimental groups. We require research experience demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed international journals. Scientific communication: active participation in international conferences is also expected, demonstrating integration within the scientific community of the field. Collaborative work: ability to interact closely with researchers and faculty members at the IDP and to contribute to the collective projects of the Theoretical Physics team. Autonomy and initiative: aptitude for developing new research approaches and methods. Fluency in scientific English, both spoken and written, is required.
Your Work Environment
The Institut Denis Poisson (UMR CNRS 7013), with campuses in Tours and Orléans, is a joint research laboratory in mathematics and theoretical physics offering a high-level scientific environment. The position lies in the area of quantum field theory and condensed matter physics, within a stimulating research setting shaped by close interactions between theoretical physics and mathematics, as well as by strong national and international engagement. Joining the IDP means becoming part of a team committed to cutting-edge research, benefiting from broad international connections and a particularly active collaborative culture.
In Tours, the IDP theoretical physics group pursues research in several major areas, including gravitation, classical and quantum field theory, integrable quantum systems, and condensed matter physics. Its activities span a broad range of topics, from modified gravity, black holes, and holography to gauge theories, quantum chromodynamics and electroweak physics, as well as unconventional superconductors and superfluids, topological defects, anomalous transport, phase transitions, magnetism, and spintronics.
The successful candidate will contribute to the PROCURPHY research project, funded by an ANR grant awarded in 2023. This project brings together the group of Maxim Chernodub in Tours, the group of Adolfo Grushin in San Sebastián, Spain, and Andrei Fedorenko, Edmond Orignac, and David Carpentier at the Physics Laboratory of ENS de Lyon.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Starting from €3041 gross per month 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
| Offer reference | UMR7013-MAXCHE0-001 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Physical chemistry, theoretical and analytic |
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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