General information
Offer title : RESEARCHER (M/F): Design of polymer mechanical actuators based on spin transition coordination chemistry complexesn (H/F)
Reference : UPR8241-LIOSAL-010
Number of position : 1
Workplace : TOULOUSE
Date of publication : 24 November 2025
Type of Contract : Researcher in FTC
Contract Period : 4 months
Expected date of employment : 1 February 2026
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : gross salary: between 3041€ et 4216€/month depending on experience
Desired level of education : Doctorate
Experience required : Indifferent
Section(s) CN : 15 - Materials, nanomaterials and processes chemistry
Missions
The objective of this research is the design, development and physico-chemical characterisation of nano-composite materials (films, devices) containing spin-transition nano-objects interacting (mechanically and/or electrically) with other constituents (polymer, metallic nanoparticles) in order to generate original (electro)mechanical properties for developing mechanical actuators.
Activities
- Design of new composite materials
- Synthesis: coordination chemistry, chemistry of polymers, selhealing polymers
- Elaboration of films and actuator devices (blade casting, 3D printing, .....)
-Physico-chemical characterisation
-Writing of scientific papers
-Student supervision
Skills
Solid skills in polymer chemistry and in shaping polymer matrix composites and nano-composites using 3D printing are desirable.
Work Context
Work carried out in the Commutable Molecular Materials team of the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination (LCC) in Toulouse as part of an ERC project.
Supervisors: Lionel Salmon and Azzedine Bousseksou