PhD: Multi-scale modeling of ultrafast laser-driven thermofluid flows for nanostructure reshaping

Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France

Expected start date: January 2027

Expected duration: 36 months

Salary: 3500 € gross/month

Keywords: Laser-matter interaction; Multi-physical Modeling; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Molecular Dynamics; Ultrashort Laser; Phase Transitions; Nanofabrication; Nanostructuring

We are currently seeking a PhD fellow in modeling of nanostructure reshaping by ultrashort laser-driven thermofluid flows. 

The candidate will join our computational research team PREDICT to perform multi-scale simulations of ultrashort laser-matter interactions, focusing primarily on the development of advanced computational fluid dynamics approach at the frontier of particulate and continuous descriptions (spatial scales few tens to few hundred nanometers). 

Prerequisites: 

• Master's degree (MSc or equivalent) in Physics, Materials Science, or related fields
• Strong knowledge in computational fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
• Experience with programming languages (Python, MATLAB, or C++) and ability to develop and to test its own code involving discretized equations
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Download the detailed offer here

The interested candidates should send (1) an updated CV with the detailed education background and professional skills, (2) a short motivation letter, (3) a transcript with the detailed courses taken and grades received for a Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees, (4) 1-2 professional/academic references, to:

• Dr. Anton Rudenko (LabHC, CNRS) anton.rudenko @ univ-st-etienne.fr