Postdoctoral Researcher in Atomic Force Microscopy on Reconstructed Biological Tissues (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research organization in France seeks a postdoctoral researcher for the BMBI laboratory. The role involves characterizing biological samples using advanced microscopy techniques and contributing to organ-on-chip modeling projects. Candidates should have experience with biological samples, expertise in atomic force microscopy, and strong communication skills in English. This position offers a full-time temporary contract with a starting date of February 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience handling biological samples is essential.
• Expertise in morphological and mechanical characterization using atomic force microscopy is required.
• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform morphological and mechanical characterization of biological samples.
• Implement techniques on the new atomic force microscope.
• Prepare and characterize organ-on-chip systems.

Connaissances

Experience handling biological samples

Expertise in morphological characterization

Expertise in mechanical characterization

Strong written communication skills in English

Strong oral communication skills in English

Ability to work in multidisciplinary environment

Outils

Atomic Force Microscope

Fluorescence Microscope

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Biomécanique et Bioingénierie Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Physics » Acoustics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 11 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (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 recruited researcher will be responsible for the morphological and mechanical characterization of biological samples containing an extracellular matrix, particularly reconstructed tissues in organ-on-chip models. They will implement techniques and methods on a new piece of equipment installed in the BMBI laboratory platform: an atomic force microscope coupled with a fluorescence microscope.

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to various aspects of the metabolic syndrome-on-chip modeling project, funded by the PEPR MED-OOC program, such as:

• Getting acquainted with the new Nanowizard 4 atomic force microscope
• Setting up the new AFM platform coupled with epifluorescence in the laboratory for the morphological and mechanical analysis of cells and their extracellular matrix
• Preparing, handling, and characterizing organ-on-chip systems or other reconstructed tissues
• Collaborating with other project partners, particularly those responsible for reconstructing the tissues on chip
• Writing scientific publications and participating in conferences

The work will take place at the BMBI laboratory (BioMechanics and BioEngineering), a Joint Research Unit between CNRS and the University of Technology of Compiègne. It includes around 70 researchers, faculty members, PhD students, and postdocs, conducting research in the field of Mechanics of Living Systems and Health Engineering.

The lab carries out fundamental studies on the understanding and modeling of living systems at various scales (from the cell to the whole body) and develops solutions or applications for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, support, and even prevention of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or metabolic diseases.

More specifically, BMBI coordinates one of the four Target Priority Projects of PEPR MEDOOC (https://www.pepr-medooc.fr ) (2025–2030), focused on the organ-on-chip modeling of metabolic syndrome. This project involves experts in the design and biological characterization of various organ-on-chip systems and benefits from the laboratory's platforms (https://bmbi.utc.fr/recherche/meta-plateformes-bmbi/ ), as well as external collaborations.

The postdoctoral researcher must have:

• Experience handling biological samples,
• Expertise in the morphological and mechanical characterization of biological samples using atomic force microscopy.

They must also have:

• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment (with biologists, biomechanicians, and physical chemists),
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Finally, the postdoctoral researcher must be rigorous, able to report effectively (write reports and give scientific presentations), and meet deadlines.