Design of metasurfaces for terahertz and infrared applications

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Contract type : Fixed-term contract

Renewable contract : Yes

Level of qualifications required : Graduate degree or equivalent

Fonction : Temporary scientific engineer

Level of experience : Recently graduated

About the research centre or Inria department

The Inria centre at Université Côte d'Azur includes 42 research teams and 9 support services. The centre's staff (about 500 people) is made up of scientists of different nationalities, engineers, technicians and administrative staff. The teams are mainly located on the university campuses of Sophia Antipolis and Nice as well as Montpellier, in close collaboration with research and higher education laboratories and establishments (Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, INRAE, INSERM ...), but also with the regiona economic players.

With a presence in the fields of computational neuroscience and biology, data science and modeling, software engineering and certification, as well as collaborative robotics, the Inria Centre at Université Côte d'Azur  is a major player in terms of scientific excellence through its results and collaborations at both European and international levels.

Context

The position is with the Atlantis project-team at the Inria center of Université Côte d'Azur center whose research  activities are concerned with the development of innovative numerical modeling tools for nanophotonics. These numerical tools are implemented in the DIOGENeS software suite for simulating nanoscale light-matter interactions [https://diogenes.inria.fr/].  

Assignment

The main objective in this assignment is to adapt and exploit the numerical tools in  the DIOGENeS software suite for the design of of metasurfaces.  The recruited engineer will actively participate in  a study  for demonstrating the benefits of these numerical tools  through the simulation and fabrication of realistic and challenging use cases pertaining to applications of metasurfaces in the terahertz and infrared regimes. This study will be conducted in close collaboration with NAPA technologies located in Archamps. NAPA Technologies is a deep-tech SME that develops innovative and efficient processes for micro- and nano-texturing surfaces including metasurfaces. 

Main activities

  • Design and implement computational methods in object-oriented Fortran for partial differential equation models of nanophotonics

  • Enhance the DIOGENeS software suite through new features, debugging, and performance optimization

  • Conduct numerical studies on the design of metasurfaces for terahertz and infrared applications

  • Represent the team at workshops, conferences, and dissemination events

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation

  • Contribute to scientific publications and technical reports

 

Skills

Required qualifications:

  • PhD or Master’s in applied mathematics, scientific computing, computational wave physics, or photonics

  • Strong programming expertise in C++ and/or Fortran for scientific computing

  • Solid background in numerical analysis and finite element methods

  • Familiarity with software engineering practices and version control (e.g., Git)

  • Excellent command of English (spoken and written)

Preferred skills:

  • Extensive experience in C++ or Fortran, particularly for high-performance scientific computing

  • Proficiency in computational electromagnetics and Maxwell solvers

  • Working knowledge of parallel computing (MPI, OpenMP, OpenACC, or CUDA)

Desired skills:

  • Understanding of optimization algorithms

  • Experience with reduced-order modeling techniques

  • Exposure to deep learning and neural networks

  • Proficiency in Python for scientific workflows

  • Prior involvement in collaborative or interdisciplinary research projects

Benefits package

  • Subsidized meals
  • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
  • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
  • Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
  • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
  • Social, cultural and sports events and activities
  • Access to vocational training
  • Contribution to mutual insurance (subject to conditions)

Remuneration

From 2692 € gross monthly (according to degree and experience)