Postdoctoral Researcher in Soft Matter Physics: The CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research) invites applications for a postdoctoral position to study the formation of wrinkled skin during the drying of polymer solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Glass Surface and Interfaces laboratory in Aubervilliers, France.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Soft Matter Physics (M/F)
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization/Company | CNRS |
| Department | Surface du verre et interface |
| Research Field | Physics |
| Researcher Profile | First Stage Researcher (R1) |
| Country | France |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Type of Contract | Temporary |
| Hours Per Week | 35 |
| Offer Starting Date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 22 Jan 2026 – 23:59 (UTC) |
| Position Funded by | Not funded by an EU programme |
| Work Location | Aubervilliers |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent in experimental physics
- Research Experience: None required; however, prior experience in soft matter and hydrodynamics is advantageous.
- Languages: Basic knowledge of French is required
- Publications: Proven research skills demonstrated by at least one publication as first/co-first or second author related to the project’s theme and activities.
- Modeling Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in modeling.
Job Description
The recruited candidate will be responsible for:
- Determining conditions for wrinkle formation during drying of polymer solutions and proposing a mechanism for this formation.
- Participating in implementing an experimental device to observe the formation of wrinkles.
- Conducting experiments, analyzing results, and developing a model to report on the findings.
- Publishing one or more articles on the analysis of data collected during the project.
- Presenting findings in reports and at conferences or symposia.
The position contributes to a project focused on the drying of liquid films at the SVI laboratory, a joint research unit between CNRS and Saint-Gobain.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the following link: CNRS Job Application
Last Date for Application
22 January 2026 – 23:59 (UTC)
