Young researcher (M/F)
- Researcher in FTC
- 12 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Centre de Physique Théorique
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
13288 MARSEILLE 09
Contract Duration
12 mounth
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
From 3131.00 € to 4341.70 € bruts mensuels.
Apply Application Deadline : 23 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The young researcher (M/F) will work with our collaborators at the IBDM (Institut de la Biologie du Développement de Marseille) to study symmetry breaking in embryonic stem cell aggregates, called gastruloids. He/ she will theoretically study reaction diffusion systems and compare to experimental data.
Activity
- Numerically study reaction-diffusion-advection systems describing symmetry breaking in gastruloids, using finite-element simulations ;
- Compare the results to experimental data ;
- Presentation of the results at international conferences ;
- Writing of articles for peer-reviewed journals.
Your Profil
Skills
- Expertise in finite-element simulations ;
- Expertise in studying active and biological systems ;
- Experience collaborating with biologists ;
- Scientific writing.
Your Work Environment
The position is for 1 year, and is foreseen to be prolonged by additional 2 years.
The work will be carried out in the group of Matthias Merkel at the Center for Theoretical Physics (CPT) at Aix-Marseille University, but there will be a close collaboration with the group of Pierre-François Lenne, in whose lab the experiments will be carried out. It is embedded in the ERC Synergy-grant-funded project BREAKDANCE, in collaboration with international partners.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
From 3131.00 € to 4341.70 € bruts mensuels.
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 | UMR7332-CATLEV-057 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Physical chemistry, theoretical and analytic |
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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