Job offer

Universite Grenoble Alpes; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A French university is offering 7 fully funded PhD positions in mechanical and chemical engineering. The roles require a Master’s degree, research skills, and English fluency. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary, full social security benefits, and access to a high-quality work environment. PhD fellows will engage in interdisciplinary training and have opportunities for secondments in industry. Applications are open until 28 February 2026.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Full social security benefits

45 days of paid holidays

Opportunities for secondments

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Master’s degree by deadline.
• Not already awarded a Doctoral degree.
• Must meet the mobility rule of residency outside France.

Responsabilités

• Explore various aspects of mechanical and chemical engineering.
• Participate in 120 hours of doctoral courses and workshops.
• Engage in networking events and activities.

Connaissances

Fluency in English (B2)

Research skills in mechanical and chemical engineering

Adaptability for secondments

Formation

Master’s degree or equivalent diploma

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Universite Grenoble Alpes Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Physics » Biophysics Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 28 Feb 2026 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number 101217261 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About PhD@Tec21:

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Cofund doctoral programme PhD@Tec21 is dedicated to training the next generation of experts in mechanical and chemical engineering. The programme targets strategic application areas such as environmental engineering, bio-engineering, sustainable energy, transportation, ecotech and cleantech, etc. The doctoral programme is run by the Laboratoired’Excellence Tec21 . Its first call offers 7 full-time PhD positions at the Université Grenoble Alpes in France, withsecondment periods in industry or in non-French research laboratories. The fellows will benefit from high-level, interdisciplinary supervision and training and will have access to cutting-edge experimental and computing facilities.

About the PhD positions:

Depending on each specific research topic, the PhD fellows will explore various aspects of mechanical and chemical engineering, from snow science, fluid mechanics and biophysics to bioengineering and multiphysics modeling.

• 7 fully funded PhD positions with employment contract, competitive salary (monthly estimate net salary between 2 050 and 2 150 EUR), full social security benefits and participation to health coverage
• Access to a high-quality work environment, including a personal computer, scientific equipment and access to library and shared lab facilities
• Access to high-level scientific and inter-sectoral training through 120 hours of doctoral courses and workshops
• Opportunity for 2-month secondments at an academic institution or industrial partner during the 2nd year of the PhD
• A vast choice of networking events and activities within the PhD@Tec21 Programme and through the international network of MSCA fellows
• Access to the UGA International Student Office, to assist the PhD fellows in searching for accommodation in Grenoble and support them with administrative issues including visas, social security, bank accounts, etc.
• Covering visa fees and registration to the UGA Doctoral School
• 45 days of paid holidays, sick and parental leaves

Requirements:

We are seeking brilliant applicants from all over the world, who:

• Have completed a Master’s degree or an equivalent diploma by the deadline of the programme’s call (28 February 2026)
• Have not already been awarded a Doctoral degree
• Have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately preceding the deadline of the programme's call (mobility rule).Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, or time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention, will not be taken into account
• Are fluent in English (at least B2 level)
• Are available for employment at the enrolment date (1 October 2026)

In addition to the above, essential and desirable requirements have been listed for each proposed project: see link above.

• The PhD projects and choose the topic(s) you would like to apply to
• The ‘Guide for Applicants’ – please read it carefully before submitting your application
• The link toward our Application platform , which will be open until 28 February 2026 (Please use the online application platform only, applications sent by email will not be considered).