25 Mar 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
CNRS - University of Lille- Department
Laboratory PhLAM- Research Field
Physics » Optics- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Positions
PhD Positions- Application Deadline
30 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
35- Offer Starting Date
1 Oct 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
The study of nonlinear light propagation is a highly active field of research, renowned for its complexity and the rich physical phenomena it reveals. Coupling these nonlinear dynamics with a lattice structure, where light can tunnel between sites, enables the exploration of collective effects such as gap solitons and synchronized arrays of photonic resonators.
This PhD thesis aims to investigate both numerically and experimentally the emergence of nonlinear phenomena in a unique lattice of coupled fibre rings. In this system, light evolves in discrete steps. This kind of evolution leads to nonlinear dynamics that are fundamentally distinct from those in standard photonic lattices, giving rise to effects like unconventional thermalisation, localisation-delocalisation transitions, long-range synchronization across the lattice and novel topological phases [1].
The main objective is to study these effects, never observed before in an experimental setting, through numerical modelling and laboratory experiments. This PhD thesis is part of a collaboration with the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon and the Institute for Fundamental Physics in Madrid.
[1] R. Asapanna et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 134, 256603 (2025).
Where to apply
- Website
- https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR8523-ALBAMO-015/Default.aspx?lang=EN
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A master degree at the time of start of the contract (5 years education Bachelor + Master)
- Curiosity, enthusiasm, and a desire to work in an experimental laboratory
- Training in quantum mechanics
- Notions of solid state physics
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
- About 2000€ net salary per month.
- 3 years PhD contract.
- National health insurance included.
Selection process
1 step based on CV and motivation letter.
2 step: interview.
- Website for additional job details
https://photonlattices.eu/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Laboratory PhLAM - CNRS - University of Lille
- Country
- France
- City
- Lille
- Postal Code
- 59000
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Villeneuve d’Ascq cedex- Website
https://photonlattices.eu/- Street
Bâtiment P5, campus Cité Scientifique 2 Avenue Jean Perrin- Postal Code
59655
alberto.amo-garcia@univ-lille.fr
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