PostDoc: Study of Amorphous Antiferromagnetic Imidazolate MOF Glasses
24-month fixed-term contract
Contexte
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
We are offering a 2-year full-time postdoctoral research fellowship focused on the study of the magnetic behaviour of amorphous metal-organic framework (MOF) magnets.
The project aims to investigate amorphous antiferromagnetic states in imidazolate MOF glasses, a novel class of materials combining structural disorder with tunable magnetic properties. These systems provide unique opportunities to explore fundamental questions related to magnetic order in the absence of long-range structural order.
The project includes international collaboration and a secondment at the University of Cambridge, as well as interactions with theoretical support (Dr Ludovic Jaubert, Bordeaux).
Your tasks
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
We are offering a 2-year full-time postdoctoral research fellowship focused on the study of the magnetic behaviour of amorphous metal-organic framework (MOF) magnets.
The project aims to investigate amorphous antiferromagnetic states in imidazolate MOF glasses, a novel class of materials combining structural disorder with tunable magnetic properties. These systems provide unique opportunities to explore fundamental questions related to magnetic order in the absence of long-range structural order.
The project includes international collaboration and a secondment at the University of Cambridge, as well as interactions with theoretical support (Dr Ludovic Jaubert, Bordeaux).
Your tasks
- Synthesize amorphous imidazolate MOF glass materials in collaboration with the University of Valencia
- Design and perform neutron scattering experiments at the ILL (including instruments D20, D4, D007 and IN5)
- Analyse structural and magnetic data to investigate spin correlations and magnetic excitations
- Conduct magnetic characterisation studies, including high-field measurements and heat capacity (in collaboration with the University of Cambridge)
- Apply numerical and computational methods for the analysis and interpretation of experimental data
- Contribute to the understanding of amorphous magnetism in relation to current theoretical models (e.g. quantum spin liquids, altermagnetism)
- Collaborate within an international and multidisciplinary research environment
- Disseminate results through scientific publications and presentations.
Your profile
- PhD in chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field, with strong expertise in inorganic materials synthesis and magnetic materials.
- Proven track record of scientific output, demonstrated by at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Ability to design, develop and conduct high-quality research, both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Experience in neutron and/or X-ray single-crystal diffraction techniques.(data collection, reduction and structural refinement) would be a strong asset.
- Programming skills (Python) would be an advantage.
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Quality of life
This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! |
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Prospects
We guarantee you a stable postdoctoral position in a multicultural scientific environment. |
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Benefits
We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions. |
Sounds interesting?
Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 10.05.2026, quoting reference number 26/20 with a list of publications and the names of 3 referees, including one from your present work place. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness (including for work under ionising radiation) is required. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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