(M/F) PhD : Optical Sequencing of Digital Polymers for Molecular Data Storage

Job Description

Thesis Subject

Molecular data storage relies on the ability to write and read digital information encoded onto large molecules. Recently, digital synthetic polymers have been introduced offering interesting perspectives for data storage due to a larger versatility and variety. However, sequencing of macromolecules, i.e. reading the digital information they contain, is a major challenge for molecular data storage. Nowadays, the main characterization techniques are based on mass spectrometry or electrical current detection. Despite their high sensitivity, these methods remain restricted to specific polymers and low level of parallelization.

Our transdisciplinary consortium of 3 laboratories (Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, Lyon; Laboratoire de Physique ENS de Lyon / CNRS ; Institut Fresnel, Marseille) aims to explore a novel approach involving the development of fluorescently encoded synthetic polymers and also DNA origamis, combined with an optical sequencing technique that enables faster reading of their controlled sequence. Our main goal is to set up an innovative platform based on the real-time optical sequencing of digital synthetic and natural polymers.

Your Work Environment

By joining the Physics Laboratory at the École Normale Supérieure (LPENSL, UMR5672), you will become part of a laboratory that covers a wide range of fields, from statistical physics to hydrodynamic turbulence, including mathematical physics and signal processing, as well as soft and condensed matter. The diversity of the topics we study allows us to tackle both long-standing and emerging problems by combining modeling and experimentation at the highest level.
Located on the Monod campus of the ENS de Lyon, the ENS de Lyon Physics Laboratory brings together 181 researchers across four research teams.
At the CNRS, we offer:
• A stimulating work environment alongside research staff
• 44 days of vacation/RTT per year for a 12-month fixed-term contract
• Excellent working conditions (flexible hours, remote work)
• A company cafeteria offering lunch at an affordable price
• Partial reimbursement of transit passes (75%) + a sustainable mobility allowance of up to €300 per year
• A location accessible by public transportation
• Mandatory health insurance, subject to conditions
• Access to the CNRS Economic and Social Action Committee after 6 months of service

Constraints and risks

No specific risks to report

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

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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