Postdoctoral Researcher in Surface Forces in Soft Matter M/F
- Researcher in FTC
- 24 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
33600 PESSAC
Contract Duration
24 mounth
Date of Hire
01/04/2026
Remuneration
between €3,041 and €4,216 gross monthly depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 18 February 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The researcher will be tasked with developing numerical methods for studying the relationship between friction, vibrations, and aging, at both the macroscopic and atomic scales, in order to develop original strategies for controlling friction, as part of the ANR-funded project TRIBOGUIDARE
Activity
To conduct a numerical study of a 2D Frenkel-Kontorova (FK) friction model
To conduct a study of a single asperity contact under shear using finite element methods and molecular dynamics simulations.
Your Profil
Skills
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong expertise in numerical methods who is interested in linking theory and simulation with cutting-edge experiments. Candidates must hold a PhD in physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Your Work Environment
The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with researchers from the “Soft Matter: Structure and Dynamics” team at the Paul Pascal Research Center (CNRS; University of Bordeaux). The laboratory is located in Pessac and is renowned for its research in complex soft matter, functional materials, and biotechnologies. The successful candidate will be supervised by Jean Christophe Loudet and Juan Elezgaray, and will be involved in ongoing interactions with all members of the team and the network of international collaborators in Germany, Poland, and Spain. The work will be part of a project funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR).
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
between €3,041 and €4,216 gross monthly depending on experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5031-CARDRU-004 |
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About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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