PhD student project ValorBIO - Valorising agrifood for sustainable packaging solutions - LGP2

Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering; France; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent engineering research institution in France is seeking a PhD student to oversee a research project on sustainable packaging development using biopolymers. The role involves project management and experimental work, requiring a Master's degree in Materials Science or related fields. Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively and possess knowledge of biodegradable materials. Proficiency in both French and English is mandatory, with possible travel within Europe for project collaborations.

Qualifications

• Master or engineer in Materials Science, Process Engineering, or Chemistry required.
• Strong collaboration skills essential for project work.
• Experience with biopolymers or cellulose is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Oversee a research project funded by the EU's Water4all program.
• Develop and manufacture films and nanocomposites from biopolymers.
• Manage project interactions and report writing.

Connaissances

Knowledge in biosourced materials

Surface coating processes

Experimental work motivation

Knowledge in biodegradable materials

Fluent in French and English

Formation

Master Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering Department Engineering Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 4 Jan 2026 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 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

The PhD student will take place inside LGP2 (Process Engineering Laboratory for Biorefinery, Bio-based Materials and Functional Printing) in Grenoble (Gières Campus) within the MatBio team (Multi-scale biobased materials). The LGP2 is a mixed research unit (UMR 5518) associating the CNRS and Grenoble INP, certified Quality Safety Environment. LGP2's research work focuses on operations for the converting and valorization of plant biomass such as the biorefinery and the development of biosourced materials (biopolymers, biocomposites, paper, cardboard, films, non-wovens) as well as on printing processes for the functionalization of surfaces for smart or communicative materials.

Description of the offer: Your main mission will be to oversee a research project funded by the European Union's Water4all program, in partnership with six industrial and academic organizations. This project, called VALORBIO, aims to manufacture packaging from PHA- type biopolymers produced within the consortium. Your role will involve developing and manufacturing films, nanocomposites, and coated materials using these PHAs. As such, you will manage the project, whether at the level of the experimental part with work on a laboratory and pilot scale, or at the level of project management
(meetings with multiple external or internal partners and editorial staff. report writing or the production of intermediate presentations).

The project concerns more particularly the development of high performance and sustainable packaging. Exchanges with European project partners could make it possible to test new strategies.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Master or engineer in Materials Science, process engineering or chemistry with knowledge in biosourced materials (especially biopolymers or cellulose)
and surface coating &/or biocomposite processes.

Motivation for experimental and collaborative work.

The ability to work in French as in English is mandatory, particularly within the framework of this European project.

Furthermore, knowledge in biodegradable polymer materials and knowledge of the field of packaging will be an additional asset.

Specific Requirements

International project so with travel in Europe Work form home could be discussed