MINATEC in figures

According to a January 2021 survey by the Conférence des grandes écoles higher education consortium, 88% of the Grenoble INP – Phelma, UGA class of 2020 found jobs upon graduating. Given the impact of Covid on the economy, this is good news.And those who found jobs were hired quickly: 98% within six months and 60% even before they graduated—mainly because many of the students were hired by the companies where they completed their culminating projects!In terms of compensation, the median… More information

Marion Gruart, who did her PhD research at Irig from 2016 to 2020, won a Grenoble-Alpes University innovation award for her dissertation. She was also hired for a research position by startup Aledia.Her work on a high-stakes topic, InGaN (indium gallium nitride) nanowire red LEDs, has resulted in four patents. To emit red light, optimally, the material has to contain 35% indium. The problem is that a 35% indium content creates a mismatch in the lattice and dislocations in the… More information

If you are a GIANT PhD student with international affinities looking for a chance to build a local network and be part of a community of professionals, then the GIANT Junior Ambassadors could be a great fit for you!The Ambassadors represent the GIANT Campus within their host labs and outside GIANT, including at their home universities. They also help organize Orientation Day in January and the Junior Scientist and Industry Annual Meeting (JSIAM) in March, where PhD students get a… More information

Leading global infrared detector manufacturer LYNRED and IMEP-LaHC have formed a five-year joint lab to study the fundamental physical mechanisms of cooled infrared components to improve the components’ performance.The partners will leverage DLTS, LFNS*, and other advanced characterization methods, as well as modeling and new approaches developed specifically for their research.LYNRED and IMEP-LaHC have already co-supervised two PhD dissertations; the company also has research partnerships with CEA-Leti, ONERA, and III-V Lab.The joint lab will give IMEP-LaHC an opportunity to apply… More information