PhD Fellow: AI-Driven Magnetic Nanoparticles for Proteomics

CNRS; France; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bordeaux Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry (ICMCB), CNRS, invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) doctoral project under the Magniprot initiative in Bordeaux. This PhD will explore AI-assisted design of magnetic nanoparticles to study the human serum proteome in an interdisciplinary setting.

The project combines nanomaterials, proteomics, and data science with explainable AI, within a collaborative environment spanning synthesis, proteomics, and bioinformatics groups.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M2) or equivalent in biochemistry, nano/biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Experience in proteomics and mass spectrometry is an asset.
• Experience in nanomaterials, bioinformatics, or machine learning is beneficial.
• Strong experimental and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Design an AI-assisted library of magnetic nanoparticles.
• Work at the intersection of nanomaterials, proteomics, and AI.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and analyze datasets from LC-MS/MS workflows.

Skills

Proteomics

Mass spectrometry

Nanomaterials

Bioinformatics

Machine learning

Education

Master's degree (M2) or equivalent in biochemistry, nano/biotechnology, bioinformatics, or a related field

Tools

LC-MS/MS workflows

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux Research Field Chemistry Physics Technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 22 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 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

Created in 1995, the Bordeaux Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry (ICMCB) focuses its research on Solid State Chemistry, Materials Science and Chemistry and Process: designing, preparing, shaping and characterizing materials in order to discover, control and optimize specific functions. The ICMCB carries out fundamental research on model materials and/or materials with potential applications.
The ICMCB is a UMR with an average of 280 agents (permanent and non-permanent), with 3 tutelles, hosted by the CNRS and in total ZRR. The position is located in a sector covered by the Protection of Scientific and Technical Potential (PSTP), and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that the arrival of the agent be authorized by the competent authority of MESR.

What if artificial intelligence could enable the design of new magnetic nanoparticles for a more detailed exploration of the human serum proteome? As part of the "Materials for Future Medicine" call for PhD projects, the Magniprot project has been selected to host a doctoral candidate in Bordeaux. Situated at the intersection of nanomaterials, proteomics, and artificial intelligence, this PhD project aims to design an AI-assisted library of magnetic nanoparticles dedicated to the in-depth exploration of the human serum proteome.

The project leverages an interdisciplinary scientific environment bringing together:
• ICMCB: Synthesis, surface chemistry, and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles
• OncoProt – TBMCore: High-resolution quantitative proteomics and LC-MS/MS workflows
• LaBRI (Bordeaux Computer Science Research Laboratory): Data science, bioinformatics, and explainable AI
Candidate profile: Master's degree (M2) or equivalent in biochemistry, nano/biotechnology, bioinformatics, or a related field. Prior experience in proteomics, mass spectrometry, nanomaterials, bioinformatics, or machine learning would be an asset, though expertise in all these areas is not required.