Post-Doc position in Computational modelling of multi-scale mechanobiology in arteries - 36-mon[...]

TN France; Saint-Étienne; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative research institution is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on cutting-edge computational modeling in mechanobiology. Join a dynamic team focused on developing advanced digital twin models to simulate arterial structures, leveraging your expertise in computational mechanics and multi-scale modeling. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and contribute to impactful projects in the health and engineering sectors. Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent resources and the potential for partial remote work, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing scientific knowledge.

Prestations

Subsidized Sports Activities

Cultural Activities

Public Transport Reimbursement

49 Days of Annual Leave

Partial Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• PhD in computational mechanics or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of computational methods and modeling.

Responsabilités

• Develop a multi-scale digital twin model for arterial microstructures.
• Collaborate with a team on innovative biomechanics research.

Connaissances

Computational Mechanics

Multi-scale Modeling

Software Development

Team Collaboration

Front-end Development

Back-end Development

Formation

PhD in Computational (Bio)Mechanics

Doctoral Degree (within last 3 years)

Description du poste

Post-Doc position in Computational modelling of multi-scale mechanobiology in arteries - 36-month fixed-term contract, Saint-Étienne

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

Institut Mines-Télécom is the leading public group of engineering and management Grandes Écoles in France. It comprises eight public graduate Grandes Écoles and two subsidiary graduate schools, fostering a rich ecosystem of partner schools, economic, academic, and institutional partners, key players in education, research, and economic development.

Mines Saint-Étienne, a graduate school of the Institut Mines-Télécom, focuses on education, research, innovation, industrial transfer, and scientific culture dissemination. With 2,500 students, 500 staff, and a budget of €50m, it has 3 campuses dedicated to the industry of the future, health and well-being, and digital sovereignty and microelectronics. It is ranked in the top 15 graduate engineering schools in France and in the top 500 universities worldwide.

The 2023-2027 strategy of Mines Saint-Étienne aligns with that of Institut Mines-Télécom. It aims to:

• Support ecological, digital, and generational transitions and educate involved stakeholders
• Support national and European sovereignty in microelectronics and digital technology

To support this strategy, it is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The CIS brings together 70 people, including 18 professors in engineering, industrial computing, biomechanics, and healthcare engineering. Since its creation in 2004, CIS has demonstrated leadership in innovative themes such as soft tissue biomechanics. SAINBIOSE (INSERM UMR 1059) collaborates with CIS researchers, the faculty of Medicine at Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne University Hospital, Inserm, and the French Blood Establishment. Its scientific goal is to better understand biostress in osteoarticular and cardiovascular pathologies.

Biomechanics, both experimental and computational, is a key research area for SAINBIOSE, covering tissue modeling to clinical and industrial applications, notably with the textile industry. In 2024, Prof Stéphane Avril received an ERC Advanced grant for the JuvenTwin project, which aims to create multiscale digital twins of vascular aging and rejuvenation treatments. The research group has 15 years of experience in biomechanics and mechanobiology.

We are opening a non-permanent postdoctoral position to join Prof Avril’s team working on the JuvenTwin project. The work will be based at Mines Saint-Étienne within the SAINBIOSE research unit (Inserm U1059), located at the Centre Ingénierie et Santé, Saint-Étienne. The main objective is to develop an innovative multi-scale digital twin model, combining finite-element methods and physics-informed neural networks to simulate arterial microstructures reconstructed from patient-specific data, including embedded prestressed cells. The model will incorporate temporal variations in cell prestress informed by patient data and cell signaling network models. A 3-month research stay at TU Graz (Gerhard Holzapfel’s lab) is planned.

Tasks may evolve based on departmental and institutional needs.

PROFIL SOUGHT:

Eligibility:

• A doctoral degree obtained within the last 3 years, in which case you will be employed as a postdoctoral researcher
• If your doctorate is older than 3 years, you will be employed as a research and development engineer

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in computational (bio)mechanics

Skills and experience:

• Ability to work successfully within a team in an R&D environment
• Strong knowledge of computational mechanics methods
• Understanding of multi-scale modeling
• Experience in developing computational models
• Interest in coding and software development
• Experience in both front-end and back-end development is a plus

WHY JOIN US:

Institut Mines-Télécom offers:

• Excellent scientific environment
• A network of entities across France

Mines Saint-Étienne provides:

• A supportive working environment with high student supervision and support services
• State-of-the-art experimental and digital resources
• Research contracts totaling €11m/year, mainly with industry
• International student body (25%) and memberships in T.I.M.E. and EULIST networks
• A unique cultural hub, La Rotonde, engaging over 50,000 visitors annually
• Accessible location, public transport reimbursement, sustainable mobility options
• Staff benefits including subsidized sports and cultural activities
• Partial remote work options
• 49 days of annual leave

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Contract details:

• 36-month fixed-term contract
• Salary based on profile and institutional rules
• Full-time position based in Saint-Étienne

Open to all applicants, including those with disabilities. Internal candidates will be considered according to institutional policies. Applications may be subject to administrative checks.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your CV, cover letter, and recommendation letter (if applicable) via the RECRUITEE platform by 23/08/2024. Selected candidates will be contacted promptly for interviews, which will be partly in English.

École des Mines de Saint-Étienne promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion.

CONTACT:

For more information about the position: 04 77 42 01 88

For administrative questions: please refer to the application platform

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