Postdoc (M/F) Integration of sustainable piezoelectric materials into MEMS technology for vibrational energy harvesting
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 12 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut d'Electronique de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
59300 FAMARS
Contract Duration
12 months
Date of Hire
01/12/2026
Remuneration
Starting from €3,072 gross per month, depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 24 September 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
• Optimization of the properties of lead-free piezoelectric thin films
• Simulation, design, and fabrication of integrated cantilever-type microgenerators
• Design of power management circuits suitable for the low power levels generated
Activity
• Thin-film deposition (sputtering, ALD, PECVD)
• Multiphysics characterization (XRD, SEM, AFM, Raman, electrical measurements), with particular emphasis on piezoelectric measurements
• Surface analysis and functional property characterization
• Micro/nanofabrication (lithography, ICP-RIE etching, DRIE)
Your Profil
Skills
PhD diploma in Materials Science, Electronics, or Micro-/Nanotechnologies.
Skills in microfabrication technologies (cleanrooms, thin films, lithography, etching) and microsystems (MEMS).
Knowledge of functional materials (piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials) applied to energy harvesting.
Experience in electrical characterization and microsystem modeling would be an asset.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites.
Your Work Environment
The Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (IEMN) is a joint research unit of the CNRS (UMR CNRS 8520). The institute operates across several sites: in Villeneuve-d'Ascq on the Lille 1 campus, in Lille at the JUNIA Engineering School, in Valenciennes on the campus of the Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France (UPHF), and at École Centrale de Lille on the Lille 1 campus.
This position is intended for the IEMN Valenciennes site, which is part of UPHF. The IEMN Valenciennes site has a total staff of approximately 100 people, including 40 faculty members and researchers, 10 BIATSS administrative and technical staff, and 35 PhD students, among others.
The laboratory is mainly organized into three research groups:
• MAMINA: Materials and Acoustics for Integrated Micro- and Nanosystems
• TPIA: Acoustic Transduction, Propagation and Imaging
• COMNUM: Digital Communications
The postdoctoral researcher will join the MAMINA group.
Constraints and risks
The position involves regular work in a cleanroom environment and strict compliance with the access, hygiene, safety, and traceability procedures specific to the technological platforms.
The activities may require the use of microfabrication equipment, chemicals, gases, vacuum processes, high temperatures, plasmas, and electrical sources. Mandatory safety training will be completed before any independent use of the relevant equipment.
The position may be subject to access regulations for restricted areas, as well as confidentiality requirements related to the research activities and the European project.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Starting from €3,072 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 | UMR8520-NGOBUI0-001 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Micro and nanotechnologies, micro and nanosystems, photonics, electronics, electromagnetism, electrical energy |
| 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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