Yves Lansac

The GREMAN laboratory at the University of Tours, in collaboration with CETHIL and international partners, is offering a PhD position focused on molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the influence of ferroelectric topological structures on thermal conductivity. The research will center on perovskite materials such as BaTiO3, exploring how domain wall number and orientation, temperature, and system geometry (bulk, thin film, membrane, super-lattice) affect thermal transport properties. This interdisciplinary project combines materials science, physics, and scientific computing, and will involve short research stays at CETHIL in Lyon and collaboration with international teams. Key research areas include molecular dynamics simulations, ferroelectric materials, topological structures, nanomaterials, and thermal conductivity. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing the understanding of heat flow in complex materials, with potential applications in energy engineering and nanotechnology. The position is fully funded with a gross monthly salary of approximately €2,300.00 for 36 months, starting October 1, 2026. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular dynamics, materials science, or physics, and be comfortable working in interdisciplinary and international environments. Experience with perovskite materials, scientific computing, and thermal transport is highly desirable. The research will be conducted at the GREMAN laboratory (UMR CNRS 7347), University of Tours, Parc Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France. To apply, contact the supervisors by email ([email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]) before March 20, 2026. Please include your academic background and research interests in your application. For more information, refer to the official announcement and the GREMAN laboratory website.