Researcher engineering in thermosensitive polymers - LGP2

Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering; France; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering invites a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead an Interreg WIBATTS project at LGP2, focusing on passive RFID tags for cold-chain monitoring. You will drive development of thermosensitive polymers, coordinate multi-partner activities, and contribute to project reports and dissemination.

The role requires a PhD and strong experimental collaboration, with fluency in French and English. Based in Grenoble, the position is full-time and funded through EU programmes.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong experimental and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Interreg WIBATTS project with multiple partners.
• Develop thermosensitive polymer systems for cold-chain sensing.
• Coordinate experimental work and project reporting.
• Prepare interim presentations for stakeholders.

Connaissances

Thermosensitive polymers

Surface coating & multilayer

Experimental collaboration

Bilingual FR/EN

Nanocellulose knowledge

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering Department Engineering Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Interreg Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research position will take place inside LGP2 (Process Engineering Laboratory for Biorefinery, Bio-based Materials and Functional Printing) in
Grenoble (Gières Campus) within the MatBio team (Multi-scale biobased materials). The LGP2 is a mixed research unit (UMR 5518) associating the CNRS and Grenoble INP, certified Quality Safety Environment. LGP2's research work focuses on operations for the converting and valorization of plant biomass such as the biorefinery and the development of biosourced materials (paper, cardboard, composites, films, non-wovens) as well as on printing processes for the functionalization
of surfaces for smart or communicative materials.

Objective

To oversee a research project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – Franco-Swiss programme – involving 10 industrial and academic partners. This Interreg project, known as WIBATTS, aims at manufacturing passive, battery-free RFID tags for the non-visual monitoring of the cold chain in the pharmaceutical and food sectors.

Main activities

• development of a thermosensitive polymer suited to the application and sensitive to changes in the cold chain
• project leadership, covering both the experimental aspect and project management (meetings with multiple external and internal partners, drafting reports and preparing interim presentations)
• functionalisation of the thermosensitive polymer to adapt it to the LCST
• formulation of thermosensitive polymer solutions or suspensions
• deposition of the polymer onto a surface or in the form of a multilayer coating on a suitable substrate

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Skills

• solid knowledge of thermosensitive polymers
• good understanding of surface coating and multilayer deposition processes
• enjoyment of experimental and collaborative work
• excellent ability to work in both French and English, both orally and in writing
• knowledge of nanocellulose and printed electronics would be an advantage