Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une opportunité importante avec le CNRS en France pour un chercheur en chimie analytique, axée sur la conservation et l'analyse des matériaux du patrimoine. Le candidat contribuera à l'enseignement, à la recherche sur les matériaux du patrimoine, et à des projets interdisciplinaires en collaboration avec des institutions nationales et internationales.

Qualifications

• Docteur ou équivalent requis, compétences en analyse chimique et modélisation.
• Pas de restrictions d'âge ou de nationalité.
• Accessible aux personnes avec handicap.

Responsabilités

• Étudier l'évolution des matériaux du patrimoine.
• Contribuer à l'enseignement en chimie analytique et sciences du patrimoine.
• Développer des relations science-société.

Connaissances

Analyse chimique

Modélisation numérique

Restoration durable

Formation

Doctorat ou diplôme équivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: CNRS

Department: Direction des ressources humaines

Research Field: Chemistry — Physical chemistry, Computational chemistry

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 14 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Other

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Offer Starting Date: 23 Jun 2025

Funding: Not funded by an EU programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

The challenges related to analytical heritage sciences are key areas of French research. Chemistry and archaeometry are among the disciplines at the heart of these issues. The creation, in 2024, of a Research and Animation Federation (FRA) around Analytical Sciences for Heritage or the CAI-RN network, supported by MITI around heritage-related interests, highlights this focus.

The evolution of heritage materials involves studying processes of alteration, aging, and conservation of heritage and archaeological materials (stones, metals, paintings, textiles, paper, etc.), using advanced analytical tools, digital modeling, and sustainable restoration solutions. The selected laboratories are among the best in France, capable of developing this theme and fostering multidisciplinary collaborations with national and international heritage institutions.

Understanding how heritage materials have changed since their creation allows for reconstructing ancient techniques, tracing alterations caused by time or human intervention, and highlighting heritage objects in new ways. Combining innovative analytical methods, miniaturization, and predictive models, analytical chemistry for heritage materials contributes significantly to preservation and understanding of their history and future. Part of the project may involve processing large datasets from object analysis, linked with major research infrastructures.

The study of heritage materials' evolution not only aids conservation but also provides insights into their history and the processes of heritage-making. It enables the reconstruction of ancient techniques, tracing of alterations, and new ways to showcase heritage objects. The project will also focus on processing big data from object analysis, linked with major research infrastructures.

The research theme can be adapted to various universities in the area depending on the recruitment site. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and master's teaching in analytical chemistry and heritage sciences.

CNRS promotes open science, aiming to make research results accessible, including publications deposited in HAL and reusable data, with some restrictions. Results dissemination will include publications, patents, software, and communication to scientific communities, media, policymakers, the public, schools, etc., through various channels such as websites, newsletters, meetings, symposia, summer schools, and conferences.

The project will develop science-society relations, informing public decision-making and initiating participatory science with socio-economic and cultural actors.

Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent degree, with no restrictions on age or nationality. CNRS positions are accessible to people with disabilities, with accommodations as needed.