Junior Professorship in "Materials engineering, hybrid heterostructures for quantum technologies and neuromorphic computing platforms"

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Junior Professorship in "Materials engineering, hybrid heterostructures for quantum technologies and neuromorphic computing platforms"

Context	IEMN is a major player in micro/nanotechnologies and their applications. With more than 450 employees of 40 different nationalities, IEMN brings together most of the research in Hauts-de-France, from nanoscience to instrumentation in the field of micro-nano-technology. With a budget of €28 million, 5 supervisory bodies (CNRS, University of Lille, University Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Centrale Lille, Junia), 1600 square metres of clean rooms, two certified micro-nano-fabrication and multi-physics characterization platforms, IEMN develops high value-added miniaturized technologies in electronics, photonics, quantum technologies, telecommunications, health technologies, electrical energy, the Internet of Things and transportation.
Desired profile	The laboratory is looking to strengthen its technological and scientific skills in the development of new micro-nano-technologies in the following two directions: - Quantum materials and 2D hybrid heterostructures engineering (growth such as Molecular Beam Epitaxy, fabrication, device technology and characterization) o The last years have seen a rapid increase in the number of new materials with promising properties. Their many possible combinations open up vast prospects for high-speed communications, digital computing (complex and/or energy-efficient), quantum computers or sensors, but require perfect mastery of their large-scale production and integration into robust electronic systems. - Neuromorphic technologies at the interface between biology and electronics o Neuromorphic engineering is an interdisciplinary field that aspires to the development of artificial systems employing some physical properties of the information representations found in biological neural systems. In parallel, neuro-system engineering which aims at studying neural systems, enhancing or replacing neuronal function with engineered devices such as biosensors, multielectrode arrays or even neural prostheses has also considerably progressed in the past years.
Financial resources	starting grant (ANR) of 200k€ (equipment, PhD, operating expenses) plus a recruitment of PhD (~120k€). The candidate will be able to supplement these funds by submitting specific research projects (ERC, ANR, Horizon, Region, CIFRE, etc.).
Candidate qualification	A Ph.D. and a professional experience in a relevant field. A strong record of research and scholarly publications. Experience in the field of academic education. A strong involvement in setting up, monitoring, carrying out and steering national and international partnership projects (ANR, Europe, ERC) is expected during the contract. Previous experience in this field would be a plus. Cooperative attitude and ability to lead a research group. A high level in English is required. Knowledge of French language would be an asset but the recruited person will have the opportunity to learn French at the required level.
Application process	Interested candidates are invited to submit their application including: Cover letter outlining their research and areas of expertise. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and courses taught. Names and contact information of three references. More information is available from Dr. Thierry Mélin, Director of IEMN, or Christophe Delerue, Scientific Director of IEMN. Generic mail: direction@iemn.fr.

IEMN UMR CNRS 8520
Avenue Poincaré
59652 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ CEDEX
www.iemn.fr

Offer: Tenure track lecturer for a period of 3 to 5 years, depending on the candidate's experience. Afterwards, if the evaluation is positive, the candidate will be permanently appointed as senior lecturer or researcher.

Starting date:
01/09/2024

Teaching load:
(64h/year)

Salary:
(~45k€/year gross)

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Assistant engineer in instrumentation and experimental techniques

Typical job	C3B41 - Assistant Engineer in Instrumentation and Experimental Techniques
Missions	Reporting to the head of the "Etching" resource, the member of staff will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the etching machine park, developing thin-film etching processes and, as part of a quality approach, developing calibration processes for thin-film etching. He or she will be responsible for keeping a technological watch on these resources and, in collaboration with the IEMN's research teams, will be tasked with developing, guaranteeing the long-term future of and promoting innovative processes in these various etching fields.
Activities	The job will involve mastering and developing expertise and know-how in the etching of thin-film materials. In particular, this involves: Provide technical and scientific support for engraving equipment (DRIE, RIE, ICP) Maintain this equipment. Development of calibration procedures. Expertise in component manufacturing tools (lithography, deposition, etching) and characterisation methods (electron microscopy, ellipsometry, profilometry, AFM, etc.). Keeping a technology watch.
Qualifications:	To fulfil this role, the assistant engineer will need to have sound knowledge and skills: General knowledge of chemistry and physical sciences Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (engraving, lithography, deposits) General knowledge of instrumentation and physical measurements Knowledge of vacuum techniques (primary vacuum, secondary vacuum) Handling of gases under pressure Aptitude for teamwork and multi-project objectives General knowledge of health and safety rules Mastery of the English language: oral and written expression and comprehension.
Context:	The assistant engineer will work in the micro and nanomanufacturing centre at the IEMN Central Laboratory (LCI) in Villeneuve d'Ascq. He/she will report to the IEMN's Technical Director, who is responsible for the platform. The IEMN is a 450-strong research institute. Its multidisciplinary research activities cover a broad spectrum, from materials physics to telecommunications systems. Its research activities are based mainly on five technical services: the Micro and Nano Fabrication Centre (CMNF), the near-field microscopy platform, the HF-MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) electrical characterisation centre, the telecoms platform and the EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) platform.

Host Unit:
IEMN UMR CNRS 8520
Avenue Poincaré
59652 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ CEDEX
www.iemn.fr

Contract Type:
Technical CDD

Duration of the contract :
3 months

Expected date of hire:
2 May 2019

Number of hours worked :
Full-time

Compensation:
gross monthly salary
according to experience

Desired level of education:
BAC + 2

Desired experience :
3/5 years

For further information
If you are interested in this position, please contact
bertrand.grimbert@univ-lille.fr

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Assistant engineer in instrumentation and experimental techniques

Typical job	C3B41 - Assistant Engineer in Instrumentation and Experimental Techniques
Missions	Reporting to the head of the "Etching" resource, the member of staff will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the etching machine park, developing thin-film etching processes and, as part of a quality approach, developing calibration processes for thin-film etching. He or she will be responsible for keeping a technological watch on these resources and, in collaboration with the IEMN's research teams, will be tasked with developing, guaranteeing the long-term future of and promoting innovative processes in these various etching fields.
Activities	The job will involve mastering and developing expertise and know-how in the etching of thin-film materials. In particular, this involves: Provide technical and scientific support for engraving equipment (DRIE, RIE, ICP) Maintain this equipment. Development of calibration procedures. Expertise in component manufacturing tools (lithography, deposition, etching) and characterisation methods (electron microscopy, ellipsometry, profilometry, AFM, etc.). Keeping a technology watch.
Qualifications:	To fulfil this role, the assistant engineer will need to have sound knowledge and skills: General knowledge of chemistry and physical sciences Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (engraving, lithography, deposits) General knowledge of instrumentation and physical measurements Knowledge of vacuum techniques (primary vacuum, secondary vacuum) Handling of gases under pressure Aptitude for teamwork and multi-project objectives General knowledge of health and safety rules Mastery of the English language: oral and written expression and comprehension.
Context:	The assistant engineer will work in the micro and nanomanufacturing centre at the IEMN Central Laboratory (LCI) in Villeneuve d'Ascq. He/she will report to the IEMN's Technical Director, who is responsible for the platform. The IEMN is a 450-strong research institute. Its multidisciplinary research activities cover a broad spectrum, from materials physics to telecommunications systems. Its research activities are based mainly on five technical services: the Micro and Nano Fabrication Centre (CMNF), the near-field microscopy platform, the HF-MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) electrical characterisation centre, the telecoms platform and the EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) platform.

Host Unit:
IEMN UMR CNRS 8520
Avenue Poincaré
59652 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ CEDEX
www.iemn.fr

Contract Type:
Technical CDD

Duration of the contract :
3 months

Expected date of hire:
2 May 2019

Number of hours worked :
Full-time

Compensation:
gross monthly salary
according to experience

Desired level of education:
BAC + 2

Desired experience :
3/5 years

For further information
If you are interested in this position, please contact
bertrand.grimbert@univ-lille.fr