PhD student M/F
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 month
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Centre de recherche sur l'hétéroepitaxie et ses applications
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
06560 VALBONNE
Contract Duration
36 month
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 23 June 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
Conduct thorough literature reviews and design experiments on the optical properties of 2D ferroelectric materials. Implement experiments to track and control sliding ferroelectricity using optical techniques and AFM. Participate in the fabrication and optimisation of van der Waals heterostructure devices in a state-of-the-art cryo-optical laboratory. Contribute to the development of applications in 2D quantum photonics and optical neuromorphic computing. Present results at international conferences and contribute to publications in high-impact scientific journals.
Within the EIC Pathfinder project 2DFERROPLEX, the PhD candidate will focus on detecting, tracking, and optically controlling the ferroelectric state of two-dimensional materials (3R TMD heterostructures: WSe₂, WS₂, MoSe₂). He/she will develop optical switching strategies for ferroelectric domains, with the aim of demonstrating an original optoelectronic device suitable as a nonlinear activation function for photonic neuromorphic computing. The work involves close collaboration with consortium partners (Manchester, ICFO Barcelona, TUM Munich, Strasbourg, Prague).
Required skills
Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics, photonics, or condensed matter. Strong interest in experimental physics, nanofabrication, and optical spectroscopy. Proficiency in Python. Familiarity with instrumentation (Arduino, 3D printing) is a plus. Good organisational skills, ability to work independently and within an international team. Proficiency in French and/or English.
Your Work Environment
The PhD candidate will be hosted at CRHEA (Centre de Recherche sur l'Hétéroépitaxie et ses Applications), UMR 7073 CNRS, Sophia Antipolis, within the 2D+ team. He/she will have access to a 100 m² cryo-optical laboratory equipped with a cryostat for micro-photoluminescence, reflection spectroscopy, and optoelectronics, as well as a FabLab dedicated to van der Waals heterostructure fabrication. The project is co-funded by the EIC Pathfinder consortium 2DFERROPLEX and the Doctoral School. Contract duration: 3 years.
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 | UMR7073-MICPEF-099 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Micro and nanotechnologies, micro and nanosystems, photonics, electronics, electromagnetism, electrical energy |
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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