M/F Postdoctoral researcher in mechanical testing using shock waves generated by laser plasma

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CNRS, at the PIMM laboratory in France, seeks a researcher to lead mechanical testing experiments using a laser installation, velocimetry, and high-speed imaging. The role focuses on elasto-plastic material behavior under extreme pressures within the Astrid Philae project, collaborating with industrial partners and LULI.

The candidate must hold a PhD in materials under extreme pressure and have hands-on experience with laser-driven shock waves and velocimetry.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials subjected to extreme pressure conditions.
• Knowledge of laser-plasma-generated shock waves for mechanical testing.
• Experience in time- and space-resolved velocimetry.

Responsabilités

• Plan and develop experiments for high-rate mechanical testing.
• Fabricate/assemble samples for laser-driven tests.
• Adapt or install the experimental setup at the Hera facility.
• Develop software for data acquisition and analysis if needed.
• Conduct experiments and collect data with the laser-plasma system.
• Analyze datasets and relate results to elasto-plastic challenges.
• Coordinate with project partners and permanent staff.

Connaissances

Laser-plasma techniques

Time- and space-resolved velocimetry

Data acquisition software development

Formation

PhD in materials under extreme pressure

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Procédés et Ingénierie en Mécanique et Matériaux Research Field Mathematics History » History of science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 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

The candidate will conduct mechanical testing experiments on a laser installation, using a velocimeter and an ultra-high-speed camera.

The researcher will be required to:

• Develop a work plan for experiments;
• Fabricate/assemble samples;
• Adapt/install the experimental setup;
• Develop, if necessary, software dedicated to the acquisition and analysis of datasets;
• Participate in and conduct experiments;
• Analyze datasets;
• Place the obtained results in the context of the scientific and technical challenges associated with the elasto-plastic domain;
• Manage data and relationships with project partners.

He/she will act as a principal researcher, assuming full responsibility for each task, in coordination with permanent research staff and project partners.

This position is based at the PIMM laboratory, within the "Laser" group, and is part of the Astrid Philae project. It focuses on the development of mechanical tests conducted at high strain rates and high pressures—generated via laser-plasma—in collaboration with two industrial partners and the LULI laboratory. Experimental campaigns will be carried out using the Hera facility, located at LULI (Palaiseau). The successful candidate will work across both laboratories.

The candidate must hold a PhD in the field of materials subjected to extreme pressure conditions, with a specialization focused on experimental work.

• Knowledge of laser-plasma-generated shock waves for mechanical testing
• Experience in the use of laser-plasma-generated shock waves
• Experience in time- and space-resolved velocimetry