Postdoctoral Researcher – Development of high value-added porous cellulosic materials derived from the paper industry (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 12 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Centre de recherche d'Albi en génie des procédés des solides divisés, de l'énergie et de l'environnement
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
81013 ALBI
Contract Duration
12 months
Date of Hire
01/12/2026
Remuneration
From €3041 to €4216 gross, depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 16 October 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The project aims to develop and combine the results from two projects in the early phases of the PEPR's Paper and Board research area (PAC3R and Défi 2R), in order to produce porous materials with remarkable properties.
Two families of materials are currently being developed from paper/cardboard pulp using two distinct processes. The first involves the fabrication of aerogels – ultra-lightweight materials with a high specific surface area – developed at the RAPSODEE centre. The aim is to develop cellulosic aerogel-type materials reinforced with plant fibres sourced from the paper industry. Improvements are currently being made to increase the proportion of aerogel, with a view to achieving a hybrid material consisting of two interconnected continuous phases (aerogel and a network of plant fibres). The second process, based on 'physical foaming', is being developed by LGP2 and aims to produce an ultra- (and macro-)porous, cohesive fibrous structure by mechanically incorporating air into a formulated fibrous suspension (fibrous waste). A structure that is both cohesive and macroporous is obtained after drying and cross-linking.
The aim of this project is to develop a porous, bio-based aerogel/solid foam composite material, thereby combining the physical properties of each type of constituent obtained using the two approaches described below. The solid foam provides the mechanical reinforcement required for many applications; the aerogel, meanwhile, offers fine porosity (ranging from tens of nanometres to micrometres) and a high specific surface area, making it a promising material for thermal insulation applications, amongst others.
Activity
Conduct regular literature reviews
• Acquire the expertise required to process cellulose aerogel using the method developed at RAPSODEE Conduct regular literature reviews
• Propose and implement a protocol for assembling the two porous structures
• Investigate the influence of various process operating parameters on the texture and physical properties of the materials developed
• Present the results of the work at project progress meetings
• Promote the research work at conferences and in publications
Your Profil
Skills
• Scientific rigour
• Independence
• A keen interest in teamwork
• Fluency in English
• Scientific rigour
• Independence
• A keen interest in teamwork
• Fluency in English
• Holder of a PhD in materials science and engineering or process engineering
• A particular interest in experimental work
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Significant experience in the development and/or physico-chemical characterisation of polymeric materials
• Experience in the use of supercritical fluids is an advantage
Your Work Environment
As a school under the Ministry responsible for industry, IMT Mines Albi is part of the Institut Mines-Télécom, France's leading group of engineering and management schools. At the forefront of industrial and academic challenges on the international stage, it acts as a scientific and economic driving force for the region by combining its four missions – training engineers whilst incorporating the principles of sustainable development, conducting scientific research, contributing to economic development, and promoting a culture of science, technology and innovation – into a virtuous cycle that fosters innovation.
The post is to be filled within the RAPSODEE Training and Research Centre (Albi Research Centre for Process Engineering of Divided Solids, Energy and the Environment), a joint research unit with the CNRS. RAPSODEE aims to support industrial and societal change through more efficient, resource-efficient and sustainable processes, in order to address the global challenges of competitiveness and decarbonisation in industry and the craft sector.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
From €3041 to €4216 gross, 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 | UMR5302-ROMSES-001 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Fluid and reactive environments: transport, transfer, transformation processes |
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
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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