Summary:
The REACH-UPPA program invites applications for 10 outstanding postdoctoral researchers to engage in high-impact research within an interdisciplinary environment at the University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour (UPPA). This is an excellent opportunity for individual researchers to develop their profiles and contribute to innovative science.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher (PDR)
Location:
University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour (UPPA), France
Research Areas:
- Physical Sciences and Engineering:
- Mathematics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physical and Analytical Chemical Sciences
- Synthetic Chemistry and Materials
- Computer Science and Informatics
- Systems and Communication Engineering
- Products and Processes Engineering
- Earth System Science and Materials Engineering
- Life Sciences:
- Molecules of Life: Biological Mechanisms, Structures, and Functions
- Integrative Biology: Genes and Genomes to Systems
- Cell Biology, Development, Stem Cells, and Regeneration
- Physiology in Health, Disease, and Ageing
- Environmental Biology, Ecology, and Evolution
- Biotechnology and Biosystems Engineering
- Social Sciences & Humanities:
- Individuals, Markets and Organisations
- Institutions, Governance and Legal Systems
- The Social World and Its Interactions
- Texts and Concepts
- The Study of the Human Past
- Human Mobility, Environment, and Space
- Studies of Cultures and Arts
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Possession of a doctoral degree by the application deadline.
- Up to 3 years of research experience post-PhD.
- At least 1 publication as the main author resulting from doctoral work.
- Compliance with the mobility rule (must not have resided in France for more than 12 months in the last 36 months).
- Open to applicants of any nationality.
Job Description:
Postdoctoral researchers will:
- Develop and execute ambitious research projects in selected priority areas.
- Collaborate closely with PhD candidates and UPPA supervisors.
- Participate in a mandatory secondment (3-6 months) at partner organizations.
- Benefit from tailored mentoring, training, and workshops aimed at professional development.
- Conduct research funded by UPPA with allocated budgets for materials and travel.
How to Apply:
- Review the research areas and application Guide for applicants.
- Prepare your application documents which include:
- Extended CV
- Personal statement
- Research project proposal
- Ethics self-assessment
- Reference letters from two different institutions
- Doctoral degree certificate
- English language certificate
- ID card or passport
- Declaration on honour
- Submit your application online at UPPA Application Portal.
Last Date to Apply:
May 17, 2026
For further inquiries, please contact reach-uppa@univ-pau.fr.
