Optics / Photonics Engineer

Optics / Photonics Engineer

Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien + SAINBIOSE Research Center, Saint-Etienne, France 

Working Conditions:

  • 12-month fixed-term contract
  • Weekly working hours: 38h05
  • 49 days of paid leave per year
  • Salary according to UJM pay scales
  • Commuting expenses covered
  • End-of-contract bonus (“précarité” allowance)

Prerequisites: 

  • Master’s degree, engineering degree, PhD, or equivalent, with a specialization in optics;
  • Familiarity with the concept of metasurfaces and microscopy techniques;
  • Knowledge of micro/nanofabrication technologies is desirable;
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate autonomy and motivation to work at the intersection of academic research and industry.

View and download the detailed offer: French version / English version

Application: Applicants should email the following documents:

  • A CV (max 2 pages) detailing relevant experience and skills
  • A cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining interest in the position and fit with the profile
  • Two letters of recommendation

                to  maxime.darnon @ univ-st-etienne.fr (subject: “MetaBio Application”):

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to discuss their motivations and ask questions.
  • The position will start as soon as the recruitment process is complete.

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Notes:

  • 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 Hubert Curien Laboratory is in a restricted security area, so final hiring is subject to approval by the defense security officer.

Published on July 8, 2025