Postdoctoral Research Poistion M/F (18 months)- Surface coatings for 3D metallic implantslants [...]

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research organization in France is seeking a qualified postdoctoral researcher to develop antibacterial coatings for 3D metal parts. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in chemistry or material science, experience in nanomaterial synthesis, and possess strong skills in electrochemistry and spectroscopy. This full-time position will involve collaboration and supervision of interns, contributing to important research in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in chemistry, material science or relevant domains.
• Experience in nanomaterial synthesis and surface treatment.
• Experience in electrochemistry (electrodeposition, EIS), vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman) and SEM.
• Excellent oral and writing in English. French is not mandatory.
• Self‑motivated independent working in a collaborative environment.
• An interest in (micro)biology would be appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Elaborate coatings based on metal oxide nanoparticles (ZnO) using chemical and electrochemical methods.
• Optimise the structure and the chemical composition for the targeted application.
• Characterise the morphology, the structure and the chemical stability of the coatings.
• Participate in project progress meetings.
• Write articles and project reports.
• Supervising interns.

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire de Chimie Physique et Microbiologie pour les Matériaux et l'Environnement Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Chemistry » Computational chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 13 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 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 LCPME is looking for a qualified and motivated postdoctoral researcher to participate in a research project involving the development of antibacterial coatings on 3D metal parts. The main objective will be to functionalize the surface of these 3D metal parts, obtained by additive manufacturing, with a coating based on metal oxide nanoparticles. This coating must have a dual functionality: it must be biocompatible to promote the adhesion and proliferation of host cells, while preventing bacterial adhesion and colonization.

• Elaborate coatings based on metal oxide nanoparticles (ZnO) using chemical and electrochemical methods
• Optimise the structure and the chemical composition for the targeted application
• Characterise the morphology, the structure and the chemical stability of the coatings

Additionally :

• Participate in project progress meetings
• Write articles and project reports
• Supervising interns

The work is part of the ANR PRC ICARUS-FALL project, which aims to develop surface treatments for 3D-printed metal lattice prostheses in order to address the challenges of fatigue resistance, corrosion, biocompatibility, osseointegration, and bacterial infection prevention. The work will be carried out at the LCPME – Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Microbiology for Materials and the Environment (https://www.lcpme.ul.cnrs.fr/) located in Villers-lès-Nancy. The candidate will join the ELAN (Analytical Chemistry and Electrochemistry) and SIMAVI (Spectroscopy of Material and Living Interfaces) teams at the LCPME.

• PhD degree in chemistry, material science or relevant domains.
• Experience in nanomaterial synthesis and surface treatment.
• Experience in electrochemistry (electrodeposition, EIS), vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman) and SEM.
• Excellent oral and writing in English. French is not mandatory.
• Self‑motivated independent working in a collaborative environment.
• An interest in (micro)biology would be appreciated.