Postdoctoral Fellowship in Spin-Charge and Orbit-Charge Conversion at Rashba Interfaces CNRS in France

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Spin-Charge and Orbit-Charge Conversion at Rashba Interfaces

This opportunity is offered at the Laboratoire Albert Fert (CNRS, Thales, Université Paris-Saclay) in Palaiseau, France, within the OBELIX (Orbital Electronics) project. The research focuses on spintronics, orbitronics, magnetism, Rashba interfaces, and oxide 2-dimensional electron gases (2DEGs), with the goal of understanding and improving conversion between spin/orbital currents and charge currents for ultralow-power information processing beyond CMOS.

The project combines experimental work on heterostructure growth by sputtering, magnetometry, magnetotransport, UV lithography, broadband ferromagnetic resonance (FMR), spin pumping, and quantitative analysis/modeling of conversion signals. A key objective is to identify materials and interfaces that produce large electrical output signals, ideally at room temperature.

The postdoctoral researcher will work in an internationally recognized environment with access to advanced facilities and will collaborate with partners in the OBELIX consortium, including the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, CINaM (Centre Interdisciplinaire de Nanoscience de Marseille), CEA, and others.

Eligibility and profile: candidates should have a strong background in magnetism and spintronics, with experience in ferromagnetic resonance and/or magnetization dynamics. Experience in lithography, sputtering, Python/LabVIEW, data analysis, and scientific writing is highly valued. The CNRS posting indicates a doctoral degree is required for the postdoctoral contract, and 1–4 years of experience is preferred.

Funding: the position is a 12-month CNRS contract with a gross monthly salary of approximately 3131.32 to 3569.85 EUR, depending on experience, and may be renewable according to the posting.

Deadline: application deadline is 2026-06-27. The position is based at the Laboratoire Albert Fert on the Université Paris-Saclay campus in Palaiseau.

How to apply: use the application link provided in the post/CNRS portal, and consult the PDF for full details. Prepare application materials emphasizing relevant experimental skills and research experience in spintronics, magnetism, and thin-film/device fabrication.