진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

Position level : A

Employment establishment : Université du Mans, Avenue Olivier Messiaen, 72085 LE MANS CEDEX 11

Research laboratory : IMMM – Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans – UMR CNRS 6283

Searcher (The standard job description can be consulted at this link, on pages 1738 et seq., under reference FPRCH007. This document details the main tasks associated with the occupation, as well as the skills, interpersonal abilities and special features that may be required. )

Description of the research subject

This postdoc is part of the CNRS CATFOAM Risk Research project led by the ICS of Strasbourg and the IMMM of Le Mans. (https://www.cnrs.fr/fr/nos-recherches/france-2030/ri2-catfoam). The aim is to demonstrate the potential of structured fluids (foams and emulsions) as specific reaction media. More precisely, the aim is to use these fluids as a host matrix for enzymes that will be able to destroy biofilms and/or fragment microplastics into smaller particles. The objective of the postdoc is therefore to formulate such fluids, to characterize them in terms of structure and stability and to measure their effectiveness in the transport and degradation of microplastics. This is therefore a fundamental work of formulation and characterization of complex fluids (foams and emulsions) active with regard to the removal of microplastic, this work is located at the interface of chemistry/physicochemistry/physics of soft matter and environmental sciences.

Planning research project

Formulation and investigation of foam/emulsion with and without microplastics (6 monts for each).

Assigned activities and expected results

Formulation of complex fluids (foam and emulsion). Characterization of their structure and stability (by electron and confocal microscopy, tensiometry, foamscan, lumifuge and lumireader, flotation measurement, etc.). Regular reporting with project partners.

To apply for this position, please consult the job description by clicking on this link.

The application must include the following documents :
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Doctoral degree
• Contact details for two referees (email and addresses)

Applications must be sent to Christophe CHASSAGNE by October 12, 2025 to the following address : christophe.chassenieux@univ-lemans.fr