Postdoctoral Researcher Bio-inspired biocomposites based on secondary plant cell walls: manufacturing processes and mechanical properties - 24-month fixed-term contract - IMT Mines Alès

<p><span style="color:#121317">Come join IMT Mines Alès, a prestigious “grande école” ranked among the top engineering schools both nationally and globally, located in Alès—a welcoming, livable city and the capital of the Cévennes region, where residents highly value the quality of life.</span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">Founded in 1843, IMT Mines Alès currently has 1,400 students (including 250 international students) and 380 staff members. The school has three high-level scientific and technological research and teaching centers, working in the fields of materials and civil engineering (C2MA), the environment and risk management (CREER), and artificial intelligence and industrial and digital engineering (CERIS). It operates 12 technology platforms and has 1,600 partner companies. For more information: </span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.imt-mines-ales.fr">https://www.imt-mines-ales.fr</a></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">You will be affiliated with </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">the Centre for Materials of Mines Alès (C2MA)</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> at IMT Mines Alès and the </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">PCH</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> and </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">DMS</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> research unit.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">This work is part of the French PEPR Bioproductions project WALLMAT.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Your responsibilities:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Contribute to the development of nanostructured bio-based materials inspired by the hierarchical architecture of plant secondary cell walls ; </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Design and optimise sustainable manufacturing processes for the production of nanostructured materials ; </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Establish relationships between structure, manufacturing process and properties ; </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">In-depth characterisation of the materials obtained, with a particular focus on mechanical properties, notably through tensile, flexural and dynamic mechanical analyses. </span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">You can find more information in the </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">job description</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> below:</span></p><p><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://partage.imt.fr/index.php/s/64tWafK6twR74yN">https://partage.imt.fr/index.php/s/64tWafK6twR74yN</a></p> <br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Minimum required education and/or experience :</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#121317">PhD in materials science, polymer engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Have experience in materials processing and mechanical characterization.</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Required technical and transversal skills&nbsp;:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="color:#121317">Expertise in polymer processing technologies including 3D printing</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="color:#121317">Skills in microstructural analysis and mechanical modelling</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="color:#121317">Knowledge in plant biology and/or plant biomechanics</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Additional information:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">24-month fixed-term contract</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> under public law - Position open to civil servants and contract employees</span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">Information for internal use intended for staff on the IMT Management Framework:</span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">Reference job category: II - P</span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">This position is open to all. IMT Mines Alès is committed to providing the necessary accommodations for people with disabilities to ensure an inclusive and accessible work environment.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Salary:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> €35,400 gross per year.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Application deadline:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> October 4, 2026</span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Estimated date of the selection committee meeting:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> October 20, 2026 </span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Desired start date:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> January 4, 2027</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">We strongly recommend contacting the individuals listed below under the “Job Description” section</span></strong></p><p><u><span style="color:#121317">Contacts:</span></u></p><p><span style="color:#121317">Regarding the job description:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Nicolas LE MOIGNE, </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Assistant lecturer</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">For administrative matters:</span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Géraldine BRUNEL</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, Director of Human Resources</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">So join us and enjoy these many benefits:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Generous vacation time</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">On-site dining</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">75% of public transportation costs covered</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Sustainable mobility allowance for carpooling or biking</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Stimulating innovation ecosystem (startups, students, research, companies...)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Ideal environment for pursuing your passions (sea/mountains nearby)</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.fr/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in France</a> on Arbeitnow</a>