Postdoctoral Research Associate (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 24 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire de Physique des Solides
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
91405 ORSAY
Contract Duration
24 months
Date of Hire
01/01/2027
Remuneration
3100 - 4300 EUR gross per month
Apply Application Deadline : 15 October 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
Tunable Plasmonic Colloidal Liquid Crystals
The project focuses on advancing dynamic plasmonic chiral liquid crystals (CLC). Its goals include studying their formation, phase behavior, dynamics, and collective optical properties. The project combines experiments and theory & numerical simulations to explore how nanoparticle geometry (shape, aspect ratio, chirality, and chemical environment) influences liquid-crystalline order. These systems offer potential for reconfigurable optical materials, enabling applications like tunable linear dichroism. Such optical responses can be controlled via external stimuli, including electric/magnetic fields, light, temperature, or chemical changes. The project bridges soft matter physico-chemistry with materials exhibiting novel physical properties.
Activity
Develop coarse grained models and run large-scale simulations to link nanorod shape and interactions with liquid crystal self-assembly.
Set up statistical mechanical models (based on second-virial or free-volume theories) to address the role of depleting agents on nanorod phase behavior.
Collaborate with the experimental teams and integrate new findings into their workflow
Attend international conferences and publish in high-impact scientific journals
Your Profil
Skills
A PhD degree (or an equivalent university degree) in Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline.
A research oriented attitude
Ability to work in a team and collaborate with experimental partners in the consortium.
Research background in statistical mechanics of soft matter.
Strong expertise in computer simulations (Monte Carlo and/or Molecular Dynamics) is essential.
Your Work Environment
We are looking for a PDRA to work on theoretical and simulation models that improve our understanding of the self-assembly of rod-shaped plasmonic nanoparticles and guide further experiments.
Constraints and risks
none
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
3100 - 4300 EUR gross per month
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 | UMR8502-HENWEN-008 |
|---|---|
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
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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