Doctorate (M/F) Electrical and Optical Control of Multi-Ferroic Van der Waals Devices

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Posted: 12 July 2026 - Strasbourg, France

About this opening

The PhD project at the Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Materials of Strasbourg aims to investigate the electrical and optical control of spin transport in 2D antiferromagnetic semiconductors. The candidate will design and characterize gated van der Waals heterostructures, exploring the interplay between electric fields, magnetic fields, and optical excitation. This research will contribute to advancements in low-power opto-spintronic technologies, providing the candidate with a comprehensive skill set in materials science and quantum device physics.

Position details

  • Role area: PhD candidate
  • Employment type: temporary
  • Research field: Physics
  • Research topic: Solid state physics
  • Language: French
  • Start date: 2 November 2026
  • Application deadline: 30 July 2026