Post doc researcher in peptide materials

Universite de Montpellier; France; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Universite de Montpellier is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry to advance biomaterial design through peptide self-assembly and sol-gel chemistry. The role focuses on silylated peptides and self-recognition motifs to create health-related biomaterials with potential medical device applications.

The successful candidate will synthesize, purify and characterize materials, collaborating within the IBMM and Balard Chemistry Research Center to drive innovation in peptide-based

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field.
• Experience with peptide synthesis and biomaterials.
• Strong skills in material characterization.

Responsabilités

• Design, synthesize, analyze and purify silylated peptides and related biomaterials.
• Prepare hybrid peptide materials by sol-gel processes (casting, dip coating).
• Characterize physicochemical properties of the materials.

Connaissances

Peptide chemistry

Biomaterials

Silylated peptides

Self-assembly

Formation

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Universite de Montpellier Department Human Resources Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 21 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 2026-C0003 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

- work environment: The IBMM (UMR 5247 CNRS–University of Montpellier) is an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to the chemistry and biology of biomolecules. The institute is located within the Balard Chemistry Research Center, one of the largest chemistry research centers in Europe, covering 25,500 m², hosting approximately 800 people, and comprising 2.5 km of laboratory benches.

The Amino Acids, Heterocycles, Peptides and Proteins team has recognized expertise in peptide science, at the interface between chemistry, biology, and health. Its research focuses in particular on the synthesis and design of bioactive peptides, foldamers, protein–peptide interactions, and biomedical applications.

The “Polymers and Peptide-Based Materials” group develops bottom-up approaches to incorporate functional peptides into polymers, hydrogels, nanoparticles, and hybrid materials. These studies focus in particular on health-related biomaterials, including functionalized wound dressings, targeted drug delivery systems, cancer-targeting nanoparticles, and 3D-printable biomimetic hydrogels.

- main mission: The goal of this proposal is to develop new stable biomaterials based on the combination of peptide self-assembly and sol-gel technology. We will produce these materials by the design and synthesis of silylated peptides that comprise self-recognition elements, which can mediate self-assembly. The silylated peptides will hydrolyze and condense to form a covalent bond among the peptides to yield a stable biomaterial. This includes materials that present cell integration, antifouling and antimicrobial motifs. Overall, this research program will combine the expertise of the Subra group in silylated peptides and the Reches group in peptide self-assembly and biomaterials. It would lead to novel robust peptide-based biomaterials that can provide cues to mammalian cells and prevent bacterial adhesion. It would lead to novel robust peptide-based biomaterials that can provide cues to mammalian cells and prevent bacterial adhesion. These novel biomaterials can be used in various applications including medical devices, crop protection and food packaging.

- activities: The post doctoral researcher will design and synthetise, analysise and purify silylated peptides and will synthesise metarials with these building blocks, and ultimately achieving their physciochchemical characterization.

• Preparation of hybrid peptide materials by sol-gel (casting, dip coating)
• Physicochemical characterization

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron (IBMM) Country France Geofield