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 and Qualifications:
- 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).

What They Offer:
- 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.