Postdoctoral Researcher in Metasurfaces and Visual Optics

A major general engineering school within IMT-Institut Mines-Télécom, the leading group of engineering schools in France, IMT Atlantique aims to support transitions, train responsible engineers, and leverage scientific and technical excellence for teaching, research, and innovation.

As part of the MSDIO project, a collaborative research program conducted with a major industrial player in the ophthalmic device sector (Cristalens Industrie) and aimed at developing a new type of intraocular lens (IOL) integrating metasurfaces for next-generation vision correction, we are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in metasurfaces and visual optics within our Optics department.

Under the functional responsibility of Vincent Nourrit, a professor in the Optics department at IMT Atlantique, and in collaboration with Cristalens Industrie, you will be responsible for the modeling and simulation of advanced optical correction functions (monofocal, multifocal, or switchable IOLs), prototyping in a cleanroom using multiphotonic photolithography, and experimental characterization of metasurfaces. You will also participate in the development of dedicated software tools and the scientific valorization of results (publications, conferences).

Consult the detailed job description

✔️ You have expertise in metasurface modeling, optical simulation (Lumerical/Planopsim, Zemax), and ideally in photolithography.

✔️ You have experience in optical design and/or cleanroom manufacturing, with desirable knowledge of visual optics and perception.

✔️ You demonstrate autonomy, curiosity, and initiative to advance the project, and you appreciate teamwork.

🎓 The candidate sought must hold a Doctorate (obtained less than 3 years prior to the hiring date) in optics, photonics, physics, or an equivalent field.

WHY JOIN US:

🌊 Exceptional working environment on the Brest campus by the ocean, offering an excellent quality of life.

🔬 Innovative collaborative project with significant medical and industrial impact, supported by state-of-the-art equipment (Arago platform).

🚀 Stimulating ecosystem fostering scientific development, valorization, and networking opportunities.

PERKS:

🥗 On-site collective catering

🏃‍♀️ Leisure/sports offerings

🚌 Public transport reimbursement

🚴‍♂️ Sustainable mobility package (for carpooling or cycling commutes)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family allowance

💶 Wide range of social benefits

🖥️ Partial remote work possible

🌴 Generous leave

REMUNERATION GUIDELINES:

💰 Indicative salary: €35,800 gross per year, depending on profile and experience (reduced employee contributions in the public sector).

FOR ALL INQUIRIES:

o    On the content of the position: Vincent NOURRIT – Professor: o    On administrative/HR aspects: Mélissandre MORVAN – Recruitment Assistant:  

Application deadline: 28/11/2026

Contract start date: 01/02/2027

Interviews: on an ongoing basis

Legal Mentions:

• Nature and duration of the contract: 12-month fixed-term contract under public law or secondment on a contract for civil servants, renewable.

• Job location: IMT Atlantique Brest campus - 655 avenue du technopôle - 29280 Plouzané

• For internal use:

  • Category – Job Role: II P

• Positions offered for recruitment are open to all, with, upon request, accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• Position open to public service employees and/or contract employees.

• All applications may be subject to an administrative investigation.