PhD: Radiation effects on opto-electronic technologies
Start: 1st October 2024
Application deadline: 15th March 2024
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France
The objective of this doctoral thesis is to identify the mechanisms at play in the modification of optoelectronic components exposed to radiation. This experimental doctorate will aim to set up and apply an irradiation/characterization protocol for optoelectronic components. The components will be characterized during irradiation by different types of particles (high-energy photons, protons, electrons) to highlight the degradation induced by radiation during their missions. This experimental approach will be applied to several optoelectronic components, notably multijunction solar cells used in space, but also components of optical power transmission systems (laser diodes, optical fibers, photo transducers). The complete and assembled systems will also be studied to identify, under real conditions of use, the interactions between the components most impacted by the modifications induced by radiation. All of these studies will clarify the degradation mechanisms of optoelectronic components and systems operating in radiative environments, and will open up research perspectives for more complex systems.
Prerequisites:
- Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science or equivalent, with preferably a specialization in optics or optoelectronics.
- Excellent academic level compatible with pursuing doctoral studies.
- Pronounced taste for experimental research
- Demonstrate initiative, autonomy, scientific curiosity
- Strong motivation to pursue a 3-year doctorate
- Ability to communicate in both spoken and written English
- Good communication and cooperation skills
Download the detailed offer: «240111_PhD Job offer_MOPERE_EN.pdf» (193.8 Ko)
Télécharger l'offre détaillée: «240111_Offre de poste Thèse_MOPERE_FR.pdf» (192.9 Ko)
Applications should be sent by email to both supervisors (maxime.darnon @ univ-st-etienne.fr and sylvain.girard @ univ-st-etienne.fr) by March 15th, 2024, and must contain a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a copy of master's transcripts available on the date of application.
Applications will be processed upon receipt, and applicants are encouraged to apply without delay. The recruitment procedure includes an audition planned for mid-May 2024.