Post-Doctoral Research Visit: The Inria center at Université Côte d’Azur is seeking a qualified candidate for a post-doctoral research visit in the area of computational design of next-generation optical metasurfaces. This position offers an opportunity to work on advanced numerical methods and innovative design strategies for optical devices, contributing to cutting-edge research in nanophotonics and metasurfaces.
Post-Doctoral Research Visit in Computational Design of Next-Generation Optical Metasurfaces
Designation
Post-Doctoral Research Visit (F/M)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | Fixed-term contract |
| Renewable Contract | Yes |
| Level of Qualifications | PhD or equivalent |
| Function | Post-Doctoral Research Visit |
| Level of Experience | 3 to 5 years |
| Gross Salary | €2,788 per month |
| Location | Sophia Antipolis, France |
| Start Date | February 1, 2025 |
| Duration of Contract | 12 months |
| Deadline to Apply | June 30, 2026 |
Research Area
- Computational Electromagnetics
- Nanophotonics
- Optical Metasurfaces and Metamaterials
- Numerical Optimization
- Advanced Materials for Metasurfaces (liquid crystals, phase-change materials)
Location
Sophia Antipolis, France
Eligibility/Qualification
- Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Photonics, Numerical Mathematics, or Scientific Computing.
- Experience (3-5 years) in computational electromagnetics, finite element methods, and numerical optimization.
- Software development skills in Python, Fortran 2003, and parallel programming (MPI/OpenMP).
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Job Description
The successful candidate will engage in the following main activities:
- Develop modeling techniques for active and dynamically tunable metasurfaces.
- Investigate nonlinear metasurfaces focusing on phenomena such as second-harmonic generation.
- Set up inverse design workflows using the EGO optimization algorithm for innovative metasurface designs.
- Collaborate with physicists on experimental validation and publication of research findings in high-ranked journals.
Benefits Package
- Subsidized meals
- Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
- 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off
- Flexible working hours and teleworking options
- Access to professional training and cultural activities
- Contribution to mutual insurance (subject to conditions)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Inria website. Collecting applications by other channels is not guaranteed.
Last Date to Apply
June 30, 2026
For more information, please contact:
- Inria Team: ATLANTIS
- Recruiter: Stéphane Lanteri (Email: Stephane.Lanteri@inria.fr)
Take the opportunity to be part of groundbreaking research in the field of optical metasurfaces and contribute to the future of photonics technology!
