Post Doc Integrated photonic for NV-based quantum sensing

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Post Doc Integrated photonic for NV-based quantum sensing

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Offer DescriptionINSA Rennes is hiring a postdoctoral researcher with strong experience in clean-room technologies. As part of the ANR SINFONIA consortium, diamond nano-processing will be employed to develop high-end quantum sensing applications with industrial and academic partners.Postdoc contextQuantum sciences are currently being turned into technological devices that exploit quantum properties of fundamental particles to push further the fields of computing, communication or sensing. Among the impressive diversity of quantum systems that are investigated in this context of quantum technologies, diamond Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers play a prominent role, especially as quantum sensors. Thanks to a singular interplay between optical and spin degrees of freedom, NV centers have been for example employed to build sensitive magnetometers having an unprecedented nanometric spatial resolution1. The room temperature operation of NV-based quantum sensors together with its solid-state packaging – the diamond – augur further development of a broad range of sensing applications going from biomedical sciences to industrial nondestructive testing.To fully realize the potential of NV-based quantum sensors and develop new applications, current challenges are to enhance sensors sensitivity2, miniaturize their size or again to develop new sensing modalities such as endoscopic sensors (see figure). Photonic sciences, acting as an enabling technology, represent a clear path to address those challenges, in particular by realizing integrated cost and energy effective devices which is the main objective of the postdoc.Main duties

• Lead diamond RIE etching activities, including optimization and device production
• Develop and perform optical connections to the fabricated devices
• Perform measurements to assess sensing performances of the fabricated devices
• Communicate in scientific conferences and research journal about the obtained results

PartnershipThe project will benefit from all the already existing local, national and international collaborations of the group. This includes the members of the equipex+ e-Diamant (coord. J.F. Roch) and in particular the group of Jocelyn Achard (LSPM) for quantum grade diamond fabrication. Our group is also collaborating with the startup Kwantek, specialised in NV based quantum sensors, offering ideal conditions for the valorization of the postdoctoral work.About “Institut FOTON” laboratory“Institut FOTON” is a research unit of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) associated to University of Rennes and the National Institute for Applied Sciences (INSA) of Rennes. This thematic research institute covering the broad field of Photonics is composed of three research teams: the “Optoelectronics, Heteroepitaxy and Materials” (OHM) team and the “laser Dynamics, microwave photonics, Polarimetry, terahertz, imaging” (DOP) team located in Rennes, and the “Photonic Systems” (SP) team located in Lannion. The successful candidate will carry out research at both the OHM team in Rennes and the SP team in Lannion. In particular, he/she will work within the clean rooms and technological platforms of CCLO (Lannion) and NanoRennes (Rennes), member of the Renatech+ network.

More information about FOTON can be found at:Where to apply E-mailjob-ref-a1s2ybb8g8@emploi.beetween.comRequirementsResearch Field Physics » Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a PhD degree in physics or engineering
• Strong experience with clean room technologies is required, including RIE etching and integrated photonics
• Some basis in quantum physics, atomic physics and signal processing will be appreciated
• The applicant should have a strong interest in experimental work
• Autonomy, creativity, independent thinking and team work skills are being sought
• Fluency in English is required (written and spoken)

Languages ENGLISH Level GoodLanguages FRENCH Level GoodAdditional InformationSelection processThe application deadline is December 31, 2024 at the latest. Selected candidates will be then invited to an interview.Your application should include:

• Motivation letter
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• Report of PhD defense
• Publication list if applicable
• Recommendation letters or references of people to contact for recommendation

More information available from Paul Huillery, Junior Professor:Our recruitment process is skills-based, without distinction of origin, age, or gender, and all our positions are open
to individuals with disabilities.Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute INSA Rennes Country France State/Province Bretagne City Rennes Postal Code 35700 Street 20 avenue des butes de Coësme GeofieldContact State/ProvinceFrance CityRennes WebsiteStreet20 avenue des buttes de coesmes Postal Code35708 E-Mailelise.margat@insa-rennes.frpaul.huillery@insa-rennes.frSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine

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Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:26:09 GMT

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