PhD : Quantum microwave-to-optics conversion (M/F)

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Grenoble, RHONE ALPES
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 07 Jul 2026

17 Jun 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Institut NEEL
Research Field

Physics
Physics » Solid state physics
Physics » Surface physics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

7 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Institut NÉEL is a CNRS unit (UPR 2940) under agreement with the University Grenoble Alpes. The laboratory is related to the CNRS Physique. It is located in Grenoble, in the heart of a unique scientific, industrial and cultural environment. It is one of the largest French national research institutes for fundamental research in condensed matter physics enriched by interdisciplinary activities at the interfaces with chemistry, engineering and biology. It consists of 450 employees, including 175 researchers.
CNRS is a public, scientific and technological organization.
The core mandate is to identify, to carry out or to have carried out, either alone or with partners, all research that advances science or contributes to the country's economic, social, and cultural progress. Internationally recognized for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public.

The position is part of the Institut Néel component of the Pepr QuMOMI project. The objective is outlined in the PhD thesis topic. The hosting teams at Institut Néel are Quan2m and Quanteca. wich form part of the QUEST department.

The student will work in the This project that aims at developing a microwave-optical quantum interface to be used as a key element in future quantum technologies. Such an interface will for example permit long-distance transfer of microwave quantum information, which is not possible without conversion in the optical domain. The realization of this project will make possible the optically-mediated entanglement of distant microwave qubits (superconducting qubits or spin qubits). This will support the scalability and the connectivity of quantum-computing architectures by opening an interface between microwave qubits and silicon photonics. We aim to realize a device capable to convert signals between microwave and optical domains, but also to generate entanglement between microwave and optical fields. This device consists of three main elements: a microwave superconducting circuit, a GHz-frequency.

The abilities for this PhD are:
- microwave and optical techniques (design and measurements)
- nanofabrication
- cryogenics


Where to apply
Website
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UPR2940-LEIMOG-005/Default.aspx

Requirements
Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Physics
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Physics » Solid state physics
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Physics » Surface physics
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UPR2940-LEIMOG-005/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institut NEEL
Country
France
City
GRENOBLE

Contact
City

GRENOBLE
Website

http://neel.cnrs.fr

STATUS: EXPIRED

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