Post-Doctoral Research in Optical Metasurfaces: The Inria center at Université Côte d’Azur is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join the Atlantis team. The position focuses on the computational design and optimization of innovative optical metasurfaces, contributing to cutting-edge research in nanophotonics.
Post-Doctoral Research Visit in Computational Design of Next-Generation Optical Metasurfaces
Designation
Post-Doctoral Research Visit (F/M)
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | Fixed-term contract |
| Renewable Contract | Yes |
| Level of Qualifications Required | PhD or equivalent |
| Level of Experience | 3 to 5 years |
| Gross Salary | €2788 per month |
| Duration of Contract | 12 months |
| Starting Date | 2025-02-01 |
| Application Deadline | 2026-06-30 |
| Location | Sophia Antipolis |
Research Area
- Computational electromagnetics
- Nanophotonics
- Metasurfaces and metamaterials
Eligibility/Qualification
- Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Photonics, Numerical Mathematics, or Scientific Computing.
- Required skills:
- Computational Electromagnetics
- Finite Element Methods for PDEs
- Numerical Optimization
- Proficiency in Python and Fortran 2003, Parallel Programming with MPI and OpenMP
- Strong knowledge of nanophotonics and metasurface design
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Job Description
The postdoctoral project will focus on:
- Active and Dynamically Tunable Metasurfaces:
- Exploration of advanced materials such as liquid crystals for dynamic modeling.
- Nonlinear Metasurfaces:
- Investigating modeling techniques for second-harmonic generation and wave mixing.
Key activities will include:
- Adapting numerical methods in the DIOGENeS software suite.
- Setting up inverse design workflows based on the EGO optimization algorithm.
- Collaborating with experimental physicists for the fabrication and characterization of metasurfaces.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Inria website.
- Please ensure to enter your email address to save your application.
Last Date to Apply
June 30, 2026
For more information and to apply, please visit the Inria website.
