This upcoming opportunity for a postdoctoral position researcher is currently available in the vicinity of Paris, France. Specifically, this position is based at the University of Paris-Saclay, strategically located just 25 kilometers southwest of the city center of Paris. The candidate will become an integral part of a prestigious research endeavor led by the Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives (CEA), focused on the comprehensive investigation of materials capable of emitting electrons.

As a Postdoctoral researcher at CEA, the goal of the proposed research is :

• To investigate, analyse and understand the physics and performances of field emission materials under extreme high electric field (static & dynamic field
  regimes)
• Collaborate with our team to explore novel research directions. This includes the use of dielectric coatings, low-dimensional materials, and smart surface nanostructuring techniques to enhance local optical fields
• To move beyond electronic emission from conducting materials by investigating the phenomenon of optical breakdown in dielectric media
• Investigated under real operating conditions via the use of an adapted surface technique, namely the photoemission electron microscopy (PEEM) / low energy electron microscopy (LEEM)
• Conduct research at various scales, including spatial (nanometers), spectral (millielectronvolts), and temporal (femtoseconds). This multidimensional approach will provide valuable insights into the behavior of materials under extreme conditions

Candidate profile :

A doctoral degree in physics or chemical physics within the past two years, with a proven capacity for world-class research in nano-optics, high field physics, laser optics or related fields.

Experience in electron microscopies (SEM, TEM, PEEM, LEEM) and ultra-short pulsed lasers is much welcome, but not required.

 Excellent writing skills in English and oral fluency are a must.

Selection procedure :

Application should include:

- a CV

- a Cover Letter