Researcher in Spintronics and Magnetic Sensors H/F

Researcher in Spintronics and Magnetic Sensors H/F

Condensed Matter Physics, chemistry, nanosciences

Permanent contract

Location: Gif-sur-Yvette (Saclay)

Laboratory: Nanomagnetism and Oxides Laboratory (LNO) at SPEC, IRAMIS, CEA

Are you passionate about spintronics and nanomagnetism and eager to contribute to scientific excellence? Join the LNO at SPEC as a Research Scientist and contribute to the development of leading experimental research in magnetic sensing and spin‑electronics‑based devices.

Main responsibilities

• Develop an original and ambitious experimental research program in spintronics, nanomagnetism and magnetic sensing.
• Contribute to the design, fabrication and characterisation of innovative devices based on magnetic thin‑film architectures and spin‑electronic phenomena.
• Actively participate in maintaining and advancing the laboratory’s experimental platforms, particularly measurement instrumentation.
• Implement/develop micro/nano‑fabrication processes for spintronic systems.
• Contribute to the preparation and coordination of national and international collaborative projects, including competitive funding applications.
• Develop and strengthen scientific collaborations with the group’s academic and industrial partners.
• Supervise interns, PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, and contribute to the collective scientific life of the laboratory.
• Disseminate scientific results at the highest level through publications in leading international journals and presentations at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics and at least 1 year of postdoctoral experience in spintronics, nanomagnetism and, if possible, magnetic sensing.
• Strong expertise in advanced experimental techniques (thin‑film deposition and characterisation, magnetometry, electronic transport and noise measurements, micro‑ and nanofabrication, micromagnetic simulations).
• Additional skills in experimental electronics, instrumentation development or advanced data analysis appreciated.
• Interest in application‑oriented research and in academic or industrial collaborations.

Benefits

• A cutting‑edge research ecosystem addressing major societal challenges
• Training opportunities to strengthen your skills and support your career development
• Recognised work‑life balance, including teleworking possibilities
• Attractive social, cultural and sports benefits
• Practical advantages: on‑site restaurants, 75 % public transport reimbursement, dedicated shuttle services from Paris, and more

Application procedure

Applications should include a CV, a motivation letter outlining your skills and their relevance to the position, a list of scientific outputs together with a research proposal (maximum 4 pages) aligned with the framework described above, and recommendation letters or the contact details of referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted.

EEO / Inclusion

In line with CEA’s commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities, this position is open to all candidates. Workplace accommodations and organisational arrangements may be provided to support the inclusion of employees with disabilities.