Fully Funded PhD in Sustainable Soft Matter for Hair Coatings
ÉCOLE SUPÉRIEURE DE PHYSIQUE ET DE CHIMIE INDUSTRIELLES DE LA VILLE DE PARIS - PSL
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Job summary
The PRISM programme offers fully funded PhD fellowships starting from 1 March 2027 at Paris Sciences & Lettres (PSL) University. The SMART-HAIR project aims to develop a bio-based coating platform for hair substrates, delivering sustainable cosmetic functionalities with adaptive behavior.
Candidates hold a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related fields. The SIMM lab at ESPCI Paris collaborates with L’Oréal, offering international mobility and access
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field.
- Strong interest in polymer chemistry, soft matter, surface science, and physico-chemistry.
- Experience through Master’s internships or research projects in materials, polymers, hydrogels, coatings, or surface functionalization.
- Knowledge of characterization techniques for polymers and interfaces would be an asset.
Responsibilities
- Engage in interdisciplinary research at the interface of chemistry, physics, and materials science.
- Develop and apply polymer coating and surface characterization techniques.
- Collaborate with ESPCI Paris and L’Oréal R&I, including international mobility and collaborations.
Skills
Education
Job description
The PRISM programme offers fully funded PhD fellowships starting from 1 March 2027 at Paris Sciences & Lettres (PSL) University. The SMART-HAIR project aims to develop a bio-based coating platform for hair substrates, delivering sustainable cosmetic functionalities with adaptive behavior.
Candidates hold a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related fields. The SIMM lab at ESPCI Paris collaborates with L’Oréal, offering international mobility and access
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