Research Engineer

**Contexte & Objectifs**

As part of the **France 2030 - atomQtrl** national program, the Institut d’Optique is opening a position to support the establishment of a **new experimental platform dedicated to the study and advanced characterization of laser systems**.
This initiative, led by a consortium of academic and industrial partners, is part of France’s strategic effort to **strengthen national sovereignty in laser technologies** used for the **manipulation of cold atoms** and, more broadly, for emerging **quantum technologies** such as clocks, sensors, and quantum simulators.

Beyond the immediate goals of the atomQtrl program, the platform is intended to become a **national reference center** for advanced laser evaluation and research, fostering collaboration between laboratories and industry.

**Missions principales**:

- Design and implement optical test benches for laser performance evaluation (spectral purity, temporal stability, noise, dynamics, coherence).
- Develop and validate measurement protocols and analysis methods adapted to different laser architectures.
- Contribute to the deployment and long-term development of the platform in collaboration with LP2N research teams and industrial partners.
- Acquire, process and interpret experimental data to understand and improve laser performance.
- Participate in research and development of innovative characterization approaches and diagnostic tools.
- Disseminate results through scientific publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.

**Profil recherché**
- Engineer or PhD in optics, laser physics, or experimental photonics.
- Proven experience in optical setup design, laser alignment and measurement techniques.
- Solid understanding of spectral, temporal and noise properties of lasers.
- Familiarity with signal processing, data acquisition and scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
- Team-oriented, rigorous, and motivated by experimental research.
- Scientific curiosity, creativity, and a proactive attitude toward innovation.
- The position is based at the Laboratoire Photonique, Numérique et Nanosciences (LP2N) within the Institut d’Optique d’Aquitaine, in close collaboration with the atomQtrl national program. The recruited researcher will play a key role in building a unique experimental platform for laser studies, contributing to France’s technological leadership in quantum and photonic sciences. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development in applied optics, combining experimental research, innovation, and collaboration with leading academic and industrial partners. _

**Ce que nous proposons**
- Un **environnement de travail stimulant et bienveillant**, propice à l’épanouissement professionnel
- Une **équipe conviviale, engagée et collaborative**, portée par le sens du collectif et du respect
- Une **indemnité repas** pour les repas pris sur site
- Une rémunération selon profil et expérience
- Des **horaires de travail adaptables**, favorisant un bon équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie personnelle
- Des **congés payés et jours de réduction du temps de travail (JRTT)**

**L’Institut d’Optique Graduate School s’engage en faveur de la diversité et de l’inclusion**: ce poste est ouvert aux personnes en situation de handicap.

**Prêt
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Type d'emploi : CDI

Avantages:

- Prise en charge du transport quotidien
- Restaurant d'entreprise
- RTT

Lieu du poste : En présentiel