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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.
PH.D. - Caractérisation, modélisation et quantification du bruit de scintillement et son utilisation comme source d’aléa dans les générateurs de nombres aléatoires
Modalités et encadrement
Cette thèse est proposée dans le cadre d’une collaboration entre le Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives (CEA-Leti à Grenoble) et le Laboratoire Hubert Curien (équipe SESAM : Systèmes Embarqués Sécurisés et Architectures Matérielles).Télécharger le fichier «Sujet_These_UJM_CEA.pdf» (419 Ko)
PhD - Ultrafast laser interaction for chemical and topological functionalization of surfaces
Start: January 2024
Application deadline: 30th September 2023
Location: Split time between the Laboratoire Hubert Curien (Université Jean Monnet - UJM, St-Etienne), and the Laboratoire Georges Friedel (École des Mines de Saint-Étienne), with regular mobilities at the University of Ottawa's Photonics Research Centre.
Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter to both:
- Florent Bourquard, Associate Professor florent.bourquard @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Florence Garrelie, Full Professor florence.garrelie @ univ-st-etienne.fr
The goal of this work is to exploit ultrafast laser-matter interaction to generate new surface functionalization by not only creating topographical texturation but also by modifying and controlling the chemical state of the irradiated substrate, in particular oxidation processes and stoichiometry modifications in the case of alloys.
Download the file here: «PhDOfferUltraChem_September 2023.pdf» (164.9 Ko)
PhD - Unravelling ultrafast heat transfer in glasses by direct mid-infrared probing of anharmonic vibrations
Duration: 36 months
Expected start date: February/March 2025
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien (Université Jean Monnet - UJM, St-Etienne)
Interested candidates should send:
- A complete CV;
- A cover letter;
- A copy of a valid ID document (ID card, passport…)
to:
- Vincenzo De Michele vincenzo.demichele @ univ-st-etienene.fr
The objective is to reveal a competition between electronically-induced and collisional activation of vibration modes. The purpose is to observe energy transfer to the matrix under conditions of strong coupling by directly interrogating the material matrix, i.e. by time-resolved monitoring of individual vibrational signatures on ultrafast scales using dynamic mid-IR ultrafast spectroscopy.
Dowload the PDF file here (172.4 Ko)
PhD - Vanadium Dioxide-Based Films for Randomizing Photonic Emission and Absorption of Integrated Circuits
Start: October 2023
Application deadline: 30th April 2023
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Université Jean Monnet (UJM), St-Etienne, France. (Both Laser-Matter Interaction + SESAM teams)
Interested candidates should send a CV to both:
- Florent Bourquard, Associate Professor florent.bourquard @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Lilian Bossuet, Professor lilian.bossuet @ univ-st-etienne.fr
The goal is to develop a smart coating that will prevent exploiting the photonic emission and absorption from integrated circuits, effectively limiting the use of optical techniques to reverse-engineer microchips or access the stored secret data.
Download the file here: «PhDOfferVO2.pdf» (137.7 Ko)
PhD - Vanadium Dioxide-Based Films for Randomizing Photonic Emission and Absorption of Integrated Circuits
Start: October 2024
Duration: 3 years
Application deadline: 30th April 2024
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien (Université Jean Monnet - UJM, St-Etienne)
Interested candidates should send a CV to both:
- Florent Bourquard, Associate Professor florent.bourquard @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Florence Garrelie, Professor florence.garrelie @ univ-st-etienne.fr
The goal is to develop a smart coating that will prevent exploiting the photonic emission and absorption from integrated circuits, effectively limiting the use of optical techniques to reverse-engineer microchips or access the stored secret data.
Dowload the file here «PhDOfferVO2Random_V2.pdf» (172.4 Ko)
PhD: Advanced Architectures of Fiber-based Dosimeters (MOPERE team)
Location: CEA DAM Ile de France, 91290, Arpajon, France (https://www-dam.cea.fr/damidf/ )
The main objective of the PhD thesis will be to identify and validate concepts for one or more fiber sensors for in situ characterization (flux, fluence, spatial homogeneity) of CEA facilities. Another objective will be to design one or more detectors that can be used to characterize experimental facilities that are alternative or complementary to those available at CEA and those usually used to study the vulnerability and qualification of electronic components in a radiation environment
Prerequisites:
- Master's degree or engineering diploma in microelectronics, optoelectronics and photonics, nuclear instrumentation or physics of large instruments.
- Main skills sought are in instrumentation and optoelectronics. Good scientific programming skills are also required.
Download the detailed offer here
PhD: Characterisation of dosimeters based on optical materials for extreme radiation environments
Start: 2nd October 2023
Duration: 36 months
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France
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 PhD topic is focused on the characterization of the radiation response of Radio-Photoluminescence dosimeters, Optical Fiber-based dosimeters and other dosimeters of interest in different irradiation conditions, for both passive and on-line use and with special focus on high-radiation applications.
Prerequisites:
- An MSc or equivalent in applied/experimental physics, engineering or materials science.
- Analytical and experimental skills proven by MSc-work or work experience.
- Affinity with practical work to run experiments.
- Flexible attitude and adaptability towards the operation of experimental settings.
- Positive attitude towards a multidisciplinary environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of the English language (oral and writing) or of French language.
- Good communications skills (soft-skills).
Download the detailed offer here
Information and application: CV, cover letter and copy of ID document to be sent to:
Matteo Ferrari (PhD supervisor) matteo.ferrari @ univ-st-etienne.fr
PhD: Cryogenic temperature measurements using fiber Bragg gratings (MOPERE team)
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France
The main objective of the PhD, conducted in collaboration with a very prominent French industrial company in the aerospace field, is to identify and test a sensing chain based on Bragg grating technology (FBG) and optimized for cryogenic temperature measurement. The innovative tasks involve the various elements of the measurement chain, including the optical fiber, the type of Bragg grating and the interrogator. The aim of the thesis, which will be mainly experimental, will be to design and manufacture the sensors, and to determine and optimize the achievable performance according to the implementation conditions for different industrial use profiles.
Prerequisites:
- Master's degree in physics or materials science with excellent grades, preferably with a specialization in optics and photonics.
- Knowledge of at least one programming language: Matlab, Python, etc.
- Motivation to tackle interdisciplinary problems and to collaborate
- High motivation for completing a PhD within three years
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to show initiative and work independently
- Excellent cooperation and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent skills in spoken and written English
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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.
PhD: Radiation effects of non-metallic materials for optical systems in extreme environments
Start: 1st October 2024
Duration: 36 months
Application deadline: 30th June 2024
Location: Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France
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 PhD topic is focused on the study of the radiation effects on commercial polymeric materials of interest in different irradiation conditions, with special focus on extreme high-radiation applications.
Prerequisites:
- MSc degree or equivalent in applied/experimental physics, engineering, materials science, chemistry or science in general.
- Analytic and experimental skills proven by MSc-work or work experience.
- Affinity with practical work to run experiments.
- Flexible attitude and adaptability towards the operation of experimental settings.
- Positive attitude towards a multidisciplinary environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of the English language (oral and writing) or of French language.
- Good communications skills (soft-skills).
Download the detailed offer here
Information and application: CV, cover letter and copy of ID document to be sent to:
Matteo Ferrari (PhD supervisor) matteo.ferrari @ univ-st-etienne.fr
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.
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