CDD researcher M/F Analytical chemistry, natural substances, materials chemistry

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A renowned research organization in France is seeking a postdoctoral researcher specialized in natural substance chemistry and metabolomics. You will study the production of natural pigments for innovative ecological construction applications. The position offers a full-time 14-month contract based in Gif-sur-Yvette, with potential assignments in French Guiana as part of a collaboration with a local company. Experience in microbial fermentation and materials chemistry is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Specialist in natural substance chemistry and metabolomics is required.
• Skills in applied microbiology are an asset.
• Experience with microbial fermentation or bioengineering is appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Study biosynthesis and production of colored metabolites.
• Characterize physico-chemical, biological, and functional properties of pigments.
• Integrate pigments into construction materials.
• Contribute to environmental assessments of pigment production.

Connaissances

Natural substance chemistry

Metabolomics

Applied microbiology

Materials chemistry

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles Research Field Chemistry Biological sciences Pharmacological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 29 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 10 Jan 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

Use and Production of Pigments for Construction: Perspectives of Azaphilones

Study of the biosynthesis and production of colored metabolites via microbial culture/fermentation.

• Characterization of the physico-chemical, biological and functional properties of pigments.
• Study of their integration into construction materials (paints, bricks, etc.).
• Contribution to the environmental and technico-economic assessment of their production.
• Collaboration with Hyflex for the industrial application and valorization phases in French Guiana.

CNRS-Chimie, in collaboration with Hyflex and the Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles (ICSN-CNRS), is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for a 14-month fixed-term contract, funded by CNRS. The project, at the crossroads of natural substance chemistry, metabolomics and materials chemistry, aims to explore the potential of azaphilones, natural pigments produced by filamentous fungi, for innovative applications in the ecological construction sector (colored bricks, durable coatings, etc.). The successful candidate will be based at ICSN in Gif-sur-Yvette, in the “Functional Chemistry and Chemical Ecology” team, and will be attached to the ICSN strain library, with possible assignments in French Guiana, in connection with the collection and valorization of microbial strains isolated in the field. This collaboration is part of a structuring partnership with Hyflex, a company active in French Guiana in the field of sustainable construction materials.

We are looking for a specialist:

• in natural substance chemistry and metabolomics (a must),
• with skills in applied microbiology (an asset),
• and/or materials chemistry, particularly in relation to natural pigments.

Knowledge or experience of microbial fermentation, physico-chemical characterization of specialized metabolites, or bioengineering of filamentous fungi will be particularly appreciated.