Post-doc: Thin film combinatorial studies of magnetic materials (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

The candidate will work on the high throughput fabrication and characterization of various types of magnetic materials in thin film form. Particular focus will be placed on commissioning an in-house developed magneto-optical magnetometer. The project is part of a larger effort around data driven development of functional magnetic materials within the Micro and Nano Magnetism team at Institut NEEL.

The post-doc will work within a team which is developing and applying the high throughput combinatorial approach to develop magnetic materials (hard magnets, magnetocaloric materials…) with reduced or no critical elements. The post-doc will be responsible for: commissioning a new variable temperature magneto-optical magnetometer, developing experimental protocols for its use, and integrating it into the combinatorial workflow. In parallel, the post-doc will study the impact of element substitution and processing parameters on the functional properties of particular material systems.

Activity

Commissioning of equipment
Development of experimental protocols
- Sputtering of compositionally graded thin films
- Structural (XRD, SEM, profilometer…) and magnetic (MOKE, characterization...)
- Data analysis using both conventional and machine learning approaches
- Supervision of intern(s)

Your Profil

Skills

- PhD degree in experimental physics or materials science
- solid basis in magnetism
- hands-on experience with Magnet Optical Kerr Effect magnetometry
- experience in thin film fabrication and characterization of structural and magnetic properties
- experience with coding (python) for data analysis
- good spoken and written English
- good communication skills, ability to write reports/articles
- team work

Your Work Environment

Institut NÉEL is a CNRS unit (UPR 2940) under agreement with the University Grenoble Alpes. The laboratory is related to the CNRS Physique. It is located in Grenoble, in the heart of a unique scientific, industrial and cultural environment. It is one of the largest French national research institutes for fundamental research in condensed matter physics enriched by interdisciplinary activities at the interfaces with chemistry, engineering and biology. It consists of 450 employees, including 175 researchers.
CNRS is a public, scientific and technological organization.
The core mandate is to identify, to carry out or to have carried out, either alone or with partners, all research that advances science or contributes to the country's economic, social, and cultural progress. Internationally recognized for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public.

The hosting team at Institut Néel is MNM / Micro and Nano Magnetism, which forms part of the QUEST department.

Constraints and risks

RAS

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Between 3041,58 € and 3467,33 € gross monthly according to 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

About the CNRS

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