Postdoc: Silicone Kidney Phantoms for Microsurgery Training

Unist; Chevanceaux; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paul Pascal Research Center, part of the CNRS UMR, invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to contribute to the 3DPhantom project focused on micro-robot-assisted microsurgery. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary team led by renowned experts in soft matter and materials science at the Bordeaux Talence campus.

You will develop and analyze formulation-based materials, implement microfluidic setups, and characterize poroelastic properties using advanced microscopy and

Qualifications

• PhD required in chemistry, physical chemistry, polymers or materials science.
• Experience with formulation and characterization of dispersed media (emulsions).
• Knowledge of microfluidics and millifluidics techniques.
• Strong scientific English writing/presentation skills; good communication in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Study and analysis of the structure of formulated silicone/water composite materials.
• Develop micro-/millifluidic experimental setups to connect external fluid circuits with material porosity.
• Measure liquid flow and characterize the material's poroelasticity.
• Characterize using optical/electron microscopy, light scattering, rheology and dynamic mechanical analysis.
• Coordinate results and communicate with project partners.

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry/physical chemistry/polymers/materials science

Tools

Microscopy

Job description

The Paul Pascal Research Center, part of the CNRS UMR, invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to contribute to the 3DPhantom project focused on micro-robot-assisted microsurgery. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary team led by renowned experts in soft matter and materials science at the Bordeaux Talence campus.

You will develop and analyze formulation-based materials, implement microfluidic setups, and characterize poroelastic properties using advanced microscopy and