Postdoctorate – Synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate-based supramolecular hydrogels f[...]

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research organization in France is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Self-assembly of Glycopolymers team. The role involves synthesizing and characterizing carbohydrate derivatives, supervising students, and contributing to an international project on biocompatible electrodes. Candidates must hold a PhD in organic chemistry and have strong research skills. Excellent English communication is essential.

Prestations

CROUS catering subsidized by the CNRS

Easy access to campus by public transportation

Partial coverage of public transportation passes

Qualifications

• PhD in organic chemistry (preferably in glycochemistry) needed.
• Research skills demonstrated by at least one publication are essential.
• Knowledge in rheology is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Synthesize carbohydrate derivatives for supramolecular hydrogels.
• Characterize sugar derivatives and determine rheological properties.
• Supervise interns/doctoral students and write reports.

Connaissances

PhD in organic chemistry

Knowledge of supramolecular chemistry

Knowledge of organic molecule characterization techniques

Teamwork skills

Writing skills

English (C1 level)

Formation

PhD in relevant field

Description du poste

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Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre de recherches sur les macromolécules végétales Research Field Chemistry Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 12 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 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

The postdoctoral fellow (M/F) will be part of the Self-assembly of Glycopolymers (A2G) team at the Centre de Recherches sur les Macromolécules Végétales (CERMAV) in Grenoble. He/she will work under the supervision of Dr. Sami HALILA as part of a European M-ERA.NET project associating a Polish team expert in brain-implantable electrodes to treat neurodegenerative diseases and a Turkish industry specialized in the production of biomaterials. This scientific project aims to compatibilize a metal-free electrode in the brain environment and to promote neuronal growth through a bioinspired approach.

The postdoctoral fellow (M/F) will contribute in particular to the synthesis of carbohydrate derivatives with the ability to self-assemble to form supramolecular hydrogels. The multi-scale characterization of these series of sugar derivatives as well as the determination of rheological properties will be an important part of the activities of the recruited agent. Supervision of interns/doctoral students in support of this research will be carried out. Writing of reports and presentations of the work during monthly meetings and, where appropriate, scientific articles and/or patents.

The project is part of a European project between France, Poland and Turkey aimed at designing an all-organic and biocompatible electrode implantable in the brain. The post-doc will be located at the Centre de Recherches sur les Macromolécules Végétales (UPR-CNRS 5301) in Grenoble, which is a CNRS unit, affiliated with the University of Grenoble Alpes, world-renowned for its expertise in the field of glycosciences in all its aspects (Materials, Self-assembled systems, Macromolecular and supramolecular gels, Biology, Microbiology, Glycochemistry). The person will be supervised by Dr. Sami HALILA from the A2G team, which is interested in the self-assembly phenomena of glycoamphiphiles in dilute, concentrated or solid state media to form glyco-nano-objects for various applications. The team, and more generally the Unit, has all the human and material resources necessary to carry out the proposed project. For more information about the host team, please visit their website: https://cermav.cnrs.fr/equipe/auto-assemblage-des-glycopolymeres/
Job Benefits:
- CROUS catering subsidized by the CNRS.
- Easy access to campus by public transportation.
- Partial coverage of public transportation passes.

The position is located in a sector under the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival is authorized by the competent authority of the MESR.

Candidates (M/F) must have a PhD in organic chemistry (preferably in glycochemistry) and/or supramolecular chemistry and research skills demonstrated by at least one publication related to the project's themes. Additional knowledge in rheology would be a plus. Other essential criteria for this position are a good knowledge of organic molecule characterization techniques, an ability to supervise interns and good writing skills. Finally, due to the nature of the project's international collaboration, a good command of spoken and written English at level C1 is required, as well as the ability to work in a team.