The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas :
• defence and security,
• nuclear energy (fission and fusion),
• technological research for industry,
• fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.
Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, and thanks to its 16000 technicians, engineers, researchers and staff, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.
The CEA is established in ten centers spread throughout France
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The Fundamental Research Division (DRF) of the CEA, present across all the CEA's civilian centres, is responsible for conducting research aligned with the CEA's missions in the fields of physics, chemistry and life sciences — areas in which its excellence is internationally recognised.
Integrated within the IRAMIS institute, the Condensed Matter Physics Service (SPEC) is a CEA–CNRS joint research unit bringing together around 160 researchers and engineers. It conducts multidisciplinary research in condensed matter physics, ranging from quantum physics to complex systems.
The LNO's activities are part of an overall strategy aimed at deepening our understanding of magnetism in condensed matter, striking a balance between cutting-edge research and the development of new instruments and applications. These activities are carried out within the national framework of the PEPR SPIN program and through numerous academic and industrial collaborations.
The LNO's activities in the field of magnetic sensors, consist of developing high-performance sensors based on spin electronics, for a wide variety of applications. These developments are based on a deep understanding of physical phenomena (magnetic couplings, properties of thin-film materials, spin electronics, transport, noise, electronics, etc.), control of thin film deposition to optimize and adapt stacks for specific applications, electrical and magnetic characterizations to measure sensor performance, and modeling with macrospin or micromagnetic simulations. These sensors can be developed all the way to full systems by integrating them into setups/demonstrators using the electronics, manufacturing and packaging tools developed at the LNO.
Condensed Matter Physics, chemistry, nanosciences
Permanent contract
Researcher in Spintronics and Magnetic Sensors H/F
Executive
Are you passionate about spintronics and nanomagnetism and eager to contribute to scientific excellence? Join the Nanomagnetism and Oxides Laboratory (LNO) at SPEC as a Research Scientist and contribute to the development of leading experimental research in magnetic sensing and spin-electronics-based devices.
Main responsibilities:
• Develop an original and ambitious experimental research programme in spintronics, nanomagnetism and magnetic sensing.
• Contribute to the design, fabrication and characterisation of innovative devices based on magnetic thin-film architectures and spin-electronic phenomena.
• Actively participate in maintaining and advancing the laboratory’s experimental
platforms, particularly measurement instrumentation.
• Implement /develop micro/nano-fabrication processes for spintronic systems.
• Contribute to the preparation and coordination of national and international collaborative projects, including competitive funding applications.
• Develop and strengthen scientific collaborations with the group’s academic and industrial partners.
• Supervise interns, PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, and contribute to the collective scientific life of the laboratory.
• Disseminate scientific results at the highest level through publications in leading international journals and presentations at conferences.
A strong focus will be placed on the development of projects with application potential, as well as on the ability to initiate or contribute to collaborative proposals and to secure competitive research funding.
You hold a PhD in physics and demonstrate an excellent scientific track record, supported by no less than 1 year of postdoctoral experience in spintronics, nanomagnetism and if possible magnetic sensing.
You have strong expertise in several advanced experimental techniques such as thin-film deposition and characterisation, magnetometry, electronic transport and noise measurements, micro- and nanofabrication processes, or micromagnetic simulations.
Additional skills in experimental electronics, instrumentation development or advanced data analysis will be particularly appreciated, as well as an interest in application-oriented research and in academic or industrial collaborations.
Why join us?
By joining IRAMIS, you will become part of a dynamic and innovative research environment where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow and play a key role within a recognised centre of excellence.
…AND THAT’S NOT ALL!
Additional benefits include:
A cutting-edge research ecosystem addressing major societal challenges
Training opportunities to strengthen your skills and support your career development
A recognised work-life balance, including teleworking possibilities
Attractive social, cultural and sports benefits
Practical advantages: on-site restaurants, 75% public transport reimbursement, dedicated shuttle services from Paris, and more
Interested in joining the adventure? Apply now and put your energy at the service of research and innovation.
Applications should include a CV, a motivation letter outlining your skills and their relevance to the position, a list of scientific outputs together with a research proposal (maximum 4 pages) aligned with the framework described above, and recommendation letters or the contact details of referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted.
Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Expected starting date: October 1, 2026
In line with CEA’s commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities, this position is open to all candidates. Workplace accommodations and organisational arrangements may be provided to support the inclusion of employees with disabilities.
Saclay
France, Ile-de-France, Essonne (91)
Gif-sur-Yvette
01/10/2026
The CEA is the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission ("Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives"). It is a public body established in October 1945 by General de Gaulle. A leader in research, development and innovation, the CEA mission statement has two main objectives: To become the leading technological research organization in Europe and to ensure that the nuclear deterrent remains effective in the future.
The CEA is active in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. In each of these fields, the CEA maintains a cross-disciplinary culture of engineers and researchers, building on the synergies between fundamental and technological research.
The civilian programs of the CEA received 49% of their funding from the French government, and 30% from external sources (partner companies and the European Union).
The CEA had a budget of 4,3 billion euros.
The CEA is based in ten research centers in France, each specializing in specific fields. The laboratories are located in the Paris region, the Rhône-Alpes, the Rhône valley, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Aquitaine, Central France and Burgundy. The CEA benefits from the strong regional identities of these laboratories and the partnerships forged with other research centers, local authorities and universities.
