Elaboration of thin film coatings and laser processing for the customization of secure ID documents

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.

Published on July 7, 2023