PhD (M/F) : Multiscale Study of High-Quality 3C-SiC Growth by TSM (Travelling Solvent Method)
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- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 month
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Sciences et Ingénierie, Matériaux, Procédés
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
38402 ST MARTIN D HERES
Contract Duration
36 month
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 24 July 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
3C-SiC, the cubic polytype of silicon carbide, is an extremely promising material for medium-voltage power electronics. However, its development remains limited by the difficulty in obtaining crystals with high structural quality, specifically with a stacking fault density below 500/cm². The Travelling Solvent Method (TSM), which uses a liquid solvent film to control growth, offers an innovative approach to overcoming these challenges.
This PhD thesis aims to understand the fundamental mechanisms of 3C-SiC growth via TSM by studying various aspects of the process—such as thermodynamics, dissolution/growth kinetics, growth interface dynamics, and the generation and elimination of defects—through a multiscale and multiphysics approach. The goal is to identify the factors that enable stable and homogeneous growth, leading to an extremely low density of structural defects. A comprehensive approach, combining high-temperature experimentation, numerical process simulation, and advanced characterization techniques (synchrotron, TEM, EBSD), will be implemented.
The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree or an engineering degree in Materials Science, with strong skills in experimental techniques and a keen interest in modeling. He/She must demonstrate high motivation, experimental rigor, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and scientific curiosity. Proficiency in English is required.
Your Work Environment
SIMaP (Science and Engineering of Materials and Processes – UMR 5266), a joint laboratory of CNRS/Grenoble INP-UGA/Université Grenoble Alpes, is a center of excellence in materials science and innovative processes. It covers a wide range of fields, from metallurgy to nanomaterials, including materials for energy, and is equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities.
Embedded in an active network of industrial and academic collaborations, SIMaP provides an ideal framework for ambitious PhD research, with rigorous scientific supervision. The PhD student will join the transverse SiC research axis, which is highly dynamic and internationally recognized. He/She will benefit from a collaboration with Osaka University, where in situ kinetic measurement experiments can be conducted. Finally, this thesis is part of the ANR MUSiCAL project, a collaborative initiative between SIMaP (Université Grenoble Alpes), LMI (Université de Lyon), and CEA-LETI (Grenoble).
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
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 | UMR5266-DIDCHA-003 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Materials, nanomaterials and processes chemistry |
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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