Job offer

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

Résumé du poste

Le CNRS cherche un chercheur pour une chaire dédiée à la frugalité en sciences des matériaux. Ce poste impliquera le développement de méthodes innovantes pour réduire l'impact environnemental dans la conception matérielle, collaboration avec des laboratoires de renom, et l'élaboration de cours accessibles sur ces concepts.

Qualifications

• Docteur en sciences des matériaux ou domaine connexe.
• Expérience en évaluation des cycles de vie est un atout.
• Capacité à travailler sur des projets de recherche innovants.

Responsabilités

• Développer des concepts de frugalité dans les sciences des matériaux.
• Collaborer avec les laboratoires MatéIS et LaMCoS.
• Former des chercheurs sur l'évaluation du cycle de vie.

Connaissances

Analyse du cycle de vie

Recherche en matériaux

Développement durable

Formation

Doctorat ou équivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: CNRS
Department: Direction des ressources humaines
Research Field: Engineering > Materials engineering, Physics > Acoustics
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
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

The goal of the chair is to develop research aimed at introducing concepts of frugality in the fields of materials science and engineering, as well as in medical device design. This involves a design approach that considers the chemical composition, microstructure, architecture, and mechanical assembly of materials, as well as their impacts on health.

The two targeted laboratories, MatéIS and LaMCoS, are renowned institutions in the Lyon region, specializing in materials science and engineering, with international visibility. MatéIS focuses on materials (metals, ceramics, polymers) and their composites, integrating material characteristics at different scales. The laboratory is distinguished by its experimental and modeling approach to studying the relationships between manufacturing, microstructure, and properties. It works on multifunctional materials for health, energy, transportation, and construction. LaMCoS specializes in mechanical systems, studying interfaces and integrating research in tribology, multi-scale, and multiphysics mechanics. These laboratories consist of several teams and are supported by INSA Lyon, CNRS, and other institutions.

The "materials by design" approach involves starting with a set of required properties and then designing the material or material combination that can exhibit this combination of properties. Candidates for this chair will work within this framework with an additional constraint: frugality. This concept is understood in the context of environmental impact, aiming to reduce energy consumption, minimize critical or geopolitically sensitive elements, and lessen environmental impacts, demonstrated through Life Cycle Analysis methods.

The CNRS Chair will be developed in partnership with INSA Lyon through courses focused on frugality in materials science. INSA has training needs in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and methodologies for reducing energy and environmental costs. These courses will be accessible to a broad audience. Additionally, thematic schools will be organized to train researchers on frugality in materials science, biomaterials, and medical devices.

The CNRS promotes open science, aiming to make research results accessible through repositories like HAL. Data produced must also be made available and reusable, with some restrictions. The evaluation principles for researchers are aligned with the DORA declaration, emphasizing qualitative assessment.

Results dissemination will include publications, patents, software, and communication to various audiences through websites, newsletters, meetings, symposia, summer schools, and conferences.

The project will also develop the science-society relationship, informing public decision-making and initiating participatory science initiatives with socio-economic actors.

Applicants should hold a doctorate or equivalent. There are no restrictions based on age or nationality. All CNRS positions are accessible to people with disabilities, with necessary accommodations during assessments.