Post-doctoral researcher in the characterization of volatile compounds from wine and wood

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Join the Laboratory of Oenology at the University of Bordeaux as a Post-Doctoral researcher. Focus on characterizing volatile compounds in wines and oak woods. Engage in hands-on research with opportunities for travel and collaboration with industry partners.

Prestations

Vacation Days

Transport Subsidy

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven gas chromatography skills required.
• Familiarity with extraction techniques like SPE and SPME.

Responsabilités

• Implement protocols for extracting oak wood compounds.
• Analyze samples using GC-MS and process data.
• Draft progress reports and scientific publications.

Connaissances

Gas Chromatography

Data Analysis

Extraction Techniques

Formation

PhD in Food Science

PhD in Oenology

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: Université de Bordeaux / University of Bordeaux

Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Enology, Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences, Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: France

Application Deadline: 14 Jun 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Join the Laboratory of Oenology (ŒNO) at the University of Bordeaux! The UMR Oenology unites over 120 researchers and staff in all disciplines of oenology, supporting the wine sector through fundamental research, innovation, and know-how to improve wine quality and typicity.

We are recruiting a Post-Doctoral researcher for a project funded by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, focusing on characterizing impact odorant volatile compounds in wines and oak woods.

Main activities:

• Implement protocols for extracting oak wood compounds
• Analyze samples using GC-MS and process data
• Draft progress reports

Regular interactions with the laboratory and industrial partners will be involved.

Responsibilities include:

• Sample collection and traceability
• Preparation of wood samples
• Optimizing extraction conditions
• Performing GC-MS analyses, including targeted and non-targeted methods
• Quantifying target compounds and validating methods
• Data processing
• Writing progress reports and scientific publications
• Participating in conferences

Application process

Send your CV, a brief statement of interest, up to 3 publications, and contact details for 2 references to: [e-mail]

Requirements

PhD in food science, natural products, oenology, or analytical chemistry with proven gas chromatography skills. Candidates should be curious, analytical, autonomous, and familiar with extraction techniques like SPE and SPME, as well as statistical data analysis. Knowledge of sensory analysis is a plus.

Additional info

Salary: €2750 gross/month, with benefits including vacation days, transport subsidy, healthcare, and more. The project involves travel (~once a month) to a cooperage in Cognac. Located in Villenave d’Ornon, near Bordeaux, accessible by tram, bus, or bike.