Post-doc : Spin-charge and orbit-charge conversion at Rashba interfaces (M/F)

## Role Post-doc : Spin-charge and orbit-charge conversion at Rashba interfaces (M/F) ## Organization CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research ## Department Laboratoire Albert Fert ## Location Palaiseau, France ## Contract Type Temporary, Full-time (35 hours/week) ## Start Date 1 Sep 2026 ## Application Deadline 27 Jun 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) ## Job Overview The project will be carried out at the Laboratoire Albert Fert (CNRS, Thales, Université Paris-Saclay), located in Palaiseau, France. The successful candidate will join a world-leading research environment in spintronics, oxide electronics, and quantum materials. The work will involve close collaboration with researchers, engineers, and PhD students specializing in thin-film growth, nanofabrication, and advanced characterization techniques. Access to state-of-the-art facilities for materials growth, microfabrication, magnetic characterization, and electronic transport measurements will be provided. ## Responsibilities - Investigate spin-to-charge and orbital-to-charge conversion in Rashba heterostructures. - Develop two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG)-based systems for the efficient generation of charge currents from spin and orbital currents. - Quantify the efficiency of the conversion mechanisms and identify the conditions required to achieve large output signals at room temperature. - Contribute to the fundamental understanding of spin-to-charge and orbital-to-charge conversion phenomena in oxide materials. - Growth of heterostructures by magnetron sputtering. - Magnetic and magnetotransport characterization of the samples. - Device fabrication using UV photolithography. - Ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) and spin-pumping experiments. - Experimental data analysis and modelling. - Preparation of technical reports, scientific publications, and conference presentations. ## Requirements - Education Level: PhD or equivalent in Physics (Solid state physics, Surface physics). - Research Experience: 1 - 4 years. - Strong background in magnetism and spintronics. - Hands-on experience in ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) and magnetization dynamics. - Experience with optical and/or electron-beam lithography techniques. - Experience in thin-film growth by magnetron sputtering. - Programming skills for scientific data acquisition and analysis (Python and/or LabVIEW are an asset). - Excellent analytical, organizational, and scientific writing skills. - Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research team. - Languages: French (Basic level). ## Nice to Have - Programming skills for scientific data acquisition and analysis (Python and/or LabVIEW). ## Benefits - Join a world-leading research environment in spintronics, oxide electronics, and quantum materials. - Close collaboration with researchers, engineers, and PhD students. - Access to state-of-the-art facilities for materials growth, microfabrication, magnetic characterization, and electronic transport measurements. - Job funded through Horizon Europe.