Postdoctoral Position in Spin-Transfer Torque and All-Optical Switching in Ultrafast Spintronic Devices
Postdoctoral position in ultrafast spintronics at Institut Jean Lamour, Universite de Lorraine (Nancy, France)
A 24-month postdoctoral opening is available in the area of
spintronics
,
ultrafast magnetism
, and
all-optical switching
. The project is hosted at
Institut Jean Lamour (IJL), Universite de Lorraine
, in close collaboration with
Prof. Shunsuke Fukami
at
Tohoku University
in Sendai, Japan. The researcher will be based in Nancy with regular research stays in Japan.
The research topic focuses on combining electrical angular-momentum transfer mechanisms such as
spin-transfer torque
and
spin-orbit torque
with
femtosecond all-optical switching
in engineered magnetic heterostructures and nanodevices. The work sits at the interface of
magnetic materials
,
ultrafast optics
,
thin-film growth
,
nanofabrication
, and
spintronic device physics
.
Eligible candidates should have a
PhD
in physics, materials science, nanophysics, spintronics, or a related field. Strong experience in one or more of the following is preferred: all-optical switching, ultrafast magnetism, femtosecond laser experiments, spin-transfer torque, spin-orbit torque, magnetic tunnel junctions, nanodevices, or electrical transport. Additional experience with magnetic thin films, nanofabrication, magnetic characterization, micromagnetic modelling, or data analysis will be highly valued.
This is a
postdoctoral research appointment
; the post does not mention a stipend amount or specific salary, but it is a 24-month funded position. The expected start date is
September 2026
, or as soon as possible thereafter.
To apply, prepare a
CV
, a
short motivation letter
, a
list of publications
, and the
names of two former advisors or professors
. For further information or to submit an application, contact
Stephane Mangin
at
stephane.mangin@univ-lorraine.fr
.