Unsolicited Application
We are always looking for talented researchers. People interested in joining our research group should send a resume and a brief list of research interests to Yves Jourlin (yves.jourlin @ univ-st-etienne.fr). More detailed information about master thesis positions, PhD positions and Postdoc positions are given below.
Ph.D. openings
CIFRE PhD offer: Elaboration of thin film coatings and laser processing for the customization of secure ID documents
Start: 1st November 2023
Location: Hubert Curien Lab + IREIS Lab , Saint-Etienne, France
Deadline: A.S.A.P. before 1st September 2023.
Note: All employment at the Hubert Curien Laboratory is decided on the sole basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. All are encouraged to apply to job openings regardless of their origin, identity, health, beliefs and orientations.
The objective of this project is to develop innovative secure printing solutions for visual authentication of physical ID documents to prevent their counterfeiting (illegal reproduction of a genuine document) and forgery (alteration of a part of a genuine document to give misleading information).
Expected candidate profile:
- Advanced knowledge in optics, photonics and material science
- Experience in programming with Python (or similar)
- Open-minded, curious and interested in working with both industry and academia
- Ability to take initiatives and work in autonomy, good French writing and communication skills
- At least B2 level in English
Download the detailed offer here
Information and application: Send all documents listed in the offer above to both:
- Prof. Nathalie DESTOUCHES: nathalie.destouches @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Laurent DUBOST: ldubost @ hef.group
Applications can be written in French or English.
PhD: Laser-induced transfer of nanoplasmonic materials on large surfaces for advanced plasmon-enhanced photoreactivity
Start: Any time between 01/03/2025 and 01/10/2025
Duration: 3 years
Application deadline: 1st May 2025
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France
The PEPR LUMA funded SUNRISE project aims at exploiting plasmonic interactions to selectively modify the interaction between light and chromophores on a nanometric scale. In this context, the thesis aims to fabricate large-area functional surfaces with plasmon-enhanced photoreactivity and to integrate them in innovative photochemical flow reactors. These functional surfaces will be used to improve photoinduced synthesis and sensing.
Prerequisites:
- Master's degree in physics with major in photonics.
- Solid background in physics to conduct experimental research involving the use and development of ultrafast laser instrumentation, spectroscopy, microscopy, plasmonic system modelling, and data analysis.
- English language: B2 level
- Strong motivation to address key questions related to the fundamental laser-induced physics and chemistry of metallic nanoparticles.
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
Download the detailed offer here
Information and application : CV + cover letter + bachelor and master transcripts + reference names or recommendation letters, to be sent to:
- Prof. Nathalie Destouches nathalie.destouches @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Prof. Yves Jourlin yves.jourlin @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Dr Christophe Hubert christophe.hubert @ univ-st-etienne.fr
Note: All employment at the Hubert Curien Laboratory is decided on the sole basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. All are encouraged to apply to job openings regardless of their origin, identity, health, beliefs and orientations.
PhD: Magneto-photonic metasurfaces based on micro/nano-structured magnetic nanocomposite for enhancing the magneto-chiral response, or magnetic control of their optical functions
Start: Autumn 2025
Duration: 36 months
Application deadline: 31st March 2025
Audition: May 2025
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France
Prerequisites:
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in at least one of the following fields: (Nano)materials / Magnetism / Optics.
- Strong academic performance with excellent grades.
- Dynamic personality with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication, with the ability to synthesize information effectively.
- Good level of English (oral and written),
- Affinity for experimental work and the development of new experiences.
- Knowledge of sol-gel processes and/or magneto-optics is a plus.
Download the detailed offer here
Information and application (pre-selection for audition): CV and cover letter to be sent to both:
- Yuliya Dadoenkova (PhD supervisor) yuliya.dadoenkova @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Damien Jamon (co-supervisor) damien.jamon@univ-st-etienne.fr (Damien.jamon @ univ-st-etienne.fr)
Note: All employment at the Hubert Curien Laboratory is decided on the sole basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. All are encouraged to apply to job openings regardless of their origin, identity, health, beliefs and orientations.
Postdoc openings
Offre de Post-Doctorat: Fonctionnalisation de surfaces métalliques par sol-gel micro-nanostructurable
Début: Septembre/Octobre 2024.
Durée: 18 mois.
Localisation: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France.
Candidatures: à envoyer avant le 19 Juillet 2024.
Le travail portera sur l’étude et l’amélioration de l’adhérence entre un sol-gel structurable et un substrat métallique.
Compétences recherchées:
- Caractérisation des interfaces et des matériaux
- Synthèse et dépôt sol-gel
- Autonomie, rigueur
- Goût prononcé pour le travail multidisciplinaire
Information et envoi des candidatures: CV, lettre de motivation ainsi qu’une ou deux lettres de recommandation à envoyer à:
- Nicolas Crespo-Monteiro : nicolas.crespo.monteiro @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Yves Jourlin : yves.jourlin @ univ-st-etienne.fr
Ce projet bénéficie d’un financement de l’EUR MANUTECH-SLEIGHT.
Post-Doc: Surface functionalization and characterization for surface plasmon resonance-based sensing - MonBone Project
Start: ASAP (Urgent)
Duration: 12 months
Location: Saint-Etienne (Laboratoire Sainbiose, / Laboratoire Hubert Curien)
Prerequisite: The candidate must have defended his/her thesis in the last 3 years
MonBone Project (Manutech-SLEIGHT Graduate School funding / Sainbiose & Hubert Curien labs). The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science, or related disciplines with a strong academic background and publication record. The candidate must have experience in surface functionalization and characterization. Experience with microfluidics is a plus. The candidate will have the responsibility to functionalize and characterize sensing platforms. She/he will develop specific functionalization protocols to detect key target analytes. Integration of the sensing platform within the perfusion system will be required for the sensing protocols to be optimised accordingly. This is a multidisciplinary project and the successful candidate should be willing to and capable of interacting with team members from disciplines ranging from cell biology and chemistry to physics. The candidate will also be expected to disseminate results to the broader scientific community, thus having written and oral presentation skill sets.
Download the detailed offer here: «Call for postdoc-Monbone-DI-2023-2.pdf» (237 Ko)
Information and application: Please send your Cover Letter, CV, 3 references to:
Dr Donata IANDOLO donata.iandolo @ univ-st-etienne.fr
and Dr Yves Jourlin yves.jourlin @ univ-st-etienne.fr
Post-Doc: Synthesis and processing of nanocomposite films for Q-switched micro-lasers and integrated optical amplifiers
Start: 1st May 2023 (later if necessary)
Duration: 12 months
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne
Prerequisite: The candidate must hold a PhD in the field of Materials, Optics or Physical properties of materials. Knowledge about sol-gel or nanocrystals is an added value. She/He should demonstrate a motivation and skills for experimental studies. Speaking French is not essential but advisable.
The position relates to a collaborative project entitled CRUMBLE: ChRomiUM-Based coatings for LasErs, funded by the ANR french Agency. Its objective is to develop a novel material with saturable absorption and gain medium properties dedicated to telecom applications.
Download the detailed offer here
Information and application: Please contact both:
François Royer francois.royer @ univ-st-etienne.fr
Marie-Françoise Blanc-Mignon mignon @ univ-st-etienne.fr
Other jobs
Tenure-track Junior Professor Chair: Smart light: metasurfaces, materials and ultrafast laser processes
Title: Smart light: metasurfaces, materials and ultrafast laser processes
Disciplinary field: Physics
Keywords: Optical and plasmonic properties, Surface nanostructuring, Modeling and simulation, Electromagnetism, Photonics, Future technology, Surface physics
CNUsections: 30-28
Status in which the candidate is destined for tenure: Professor
Department: Télécom Saint-Etienne
Laboratory: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, UMR CNRS 5516
Project duration: 5 years
Application submissions: From Tuesday June 3, 2025, 10am to Thursday July 3, 2025, 4pm.
Prerequisites:
- There are no age or nationality requirements to apply for this position.
- Candidates must hold a doctorate or a degree whose equivalence is recognized by the university's restricted academic council.
View and download the detailed offer: French version / English version
Information and application: Refer to the information contained in the above document.
Note: All employment at the Hubert Curien Laboratory is decided on the sole basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. All are encouraged to apply to job openings regardless of their origin, identity, health, beliefs and orientations.