M/F In vitro experimental study of capillary occlusions in diabetes

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS - Laboratoire interdisciplinaire de physique in France invites applications for a Recognised Researcher (R2) to join an interdisciplinary team spanning physics, mechanics and biology. The role emphasizes the interface between experiment and simulation, with participation in national and international conferences.

The project, funded under the CNES grant, focuses on biophysics and microfluidics within blood flow research.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in physics/mechanics.
• Basic biophysics knowledge.
• Previous experience in physics or biophysics experiments.
• Basic knowledge of microscopy.
• Knowledge of fluid flows.

Responsibilities

• Working in an interdisciplinary team (physics, mechanics and biology).
• Interaction between experiment and simulation.
• International framework; part of the Franco-German “Living Liquids” doctoral college.
• Opportunity to take part in national and international conferences.

Skills

Physics

Biophysics

Experimentation

Microscopy

Fluid dynamics

Education

Physics/Mechanics background

Tools

Microscopy equipment

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire interdisciplinaire de physique Research Field Physics Chemistry » Computational chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 6 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 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

• Study of capillary occlusions caused by red blood cell aggregates
• Analysis of results
• Weekly oral report
• Regular reports on work and literature
• Writing of articles

• Cleanroom microfluidic circuit production at Liphy
• Preparation of red blood cell solutions of diabetic patients
• Incubation of red blood cells with pathology-mimicking enzymes
• Observation of blood aggregates under microscope and flow
• Analysis of results

The laboratory is a joint research unit between the CNRS and the Université Grenoble Alpes. It is largely focused on the interfaces between physics and other disciplines, particularly the life and environmental sciences, mechanics, and applied mathematics.

• Working in an interdisciplinary team (physics, mechanics and biology)
• Interaction between experiment and simulation
• International framework; the team is part of the Franco-German “Living Liquids” doctoral college
• Opportunity to take part in national and international conferences

This offer is within the project "Blood flow on earth and in microgravity", financed by a CNES grant

• Solid grounding in physics/mechanics
• Basic biophysics
• Previous experience in physics or biophysics experiments
• Basic knowledge of microscopy
• Knowledge of fluid flows