Postdoctorate in soft matter

Le Mans Université; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading French university is seeking a highly qualified Postdoctoral Researcher to work on structured fluids (foams and emulsions) aimed at microplastics degradation. The role involves formulating and characterizing complex fluids and requires a PhD in physics or physiochemistry. Strong English communication skills are essential. This is a full-time temporary position based in France with a gross monthly salary of €2475.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Knowledge of complex fluids formulation and characterization is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Formulate complex fluids (foam and emulsion) for microplastics removal.
• Characterize structure and stability using various techniques.
• Report regularly to project partners.

Connaissances

Knowledge of dispersed media (foam and/or emulsion)

Good written and oral communication skills in English

Formation

PhD thesis in physics or physiochemistry of soft matter and/or polymer

Description du poste

Overview

Organisation/Company Le Mans Université

Department IMMM

Research Field Chemistry Physics

Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions Postdoc Positions

Country France

Application Deadline 12 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract Temporary

Job Status Full-time

Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2025

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

Searcher (The standard job description can be consulted at this link , on pages 1738 et seq., under reference FPRCH007. This document details the main tasks associated with the occupation, as well as the skills, interpersonal abilities and special features that may be required. )

Description of the research subject

This postdoc is part of the CNRS CATFOAM Risk Research project led by the ICS of Strasbourg and the IMMM of Le Mans. (https://www.cnrs.fr/fr/nos-recherches/france-2030/ri2-catfoam ). The aim is to demonstrate the potential of structured fluids (foams and emulsions) as specific reaction media. More precisely, the aim is to use these fluids as a host matrix for enzymes that will be able to destroy biofilms and/or fragment microplastics into smaller particles. The objective of the postdoc is therefore to formulate such fluids, to characterize them in terms of structure and stability and to measure their effectiveness in the transport and degradation of microplastics. This is therefore a fundamental work of formulation and characterization of complex fluids (foams and emulsions) active with regard to the removal of microplastic, this work is located at the interface of chemistry/physicochemistry/physics of soft matter and environmental sciences.

Planning research project

Formulation and investigation of foam/emulsion with and without microplastics (6 monts for each).

Assigned activities and expected results

Formulation of complex fluids (foam and emulsion). Characterization of their structure and stability (by electron and confocal microscopy, tensiometry, foamscan, lumifuge and lumireader, flotation measurement, etc.). Regular reporting with project partners.

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The application must include the following documents :

• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Doctoral degree
• Contact details for two referees (email and addresses)

PhD thesis in physics or physiochemistry of soft matter and/or polymer. Knowledge of dispersed media (foam and/or emulsion) is a plus. Good written and oral communication skills are expected (particularly in English) for regular reporting with project partners.

The contract is for one year. The gross monthly salary is 2475€.

3) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

Additional comments

The work will take plaxe at IMMM but several stay in Strasbourg will be scheduled as well.