20 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Le Mans Université- Research Field
Physics
Technology
Other- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Application Deadline
20 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
35- Offer Starting Date
1 Mar 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Description of the research subject :
The research project is part of the ANR MECASOFT program, which includes two other academic partners in addition to IMMM (LPIM in Mulhouse and ICUBE in Strasbourg) and one industrial partner (Bruker France). The objective of the project is to validate original theoretical models of contact mechanics that take into account the effects of surface tension, adhesion, and viscoelasticity on nanoindentation measurements. These measurements
will be performed on specific, perfectly controlled materials for which several instrumental issues have been identified.
Planning research project : Décembre 2024 - Juin 2028 / December 2024 - June 2028
Assigned activities and expected results :
The successful candidate will be involved in researching technical solutions for measuring elasticity modules using nanoindentation on flexible materials. They will be required to establish a reliable protocol for measuring elasticity modules using nanoindentation. The ultimate goal is to experimentally validate the original theoretical model of contact mechanics, taking into account the effects of surface tension on indentation measurements.
To apply for this position, please review the full job description by clicking on this link .
The application must include the following documents :
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Doctoral degree
A translation of the application documents must be attached if they are not in French.
Applications must be sent to Olivier NOEL by February 20, 2026 at the latest to the following address : olivier.noel@univ-lemans.fr or by clicking on this link .
Where to apply
olivier.noel@univ-leman.fr
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Experimental experience with elasticity modules using indentation and/or AFM. Knowledge of physics, surface physicochemistry, and polymers. Ability to
solve technical problems, creative. Good level of English.
Specific Requirements
The successful candidate may be required to travel to the partners' premises.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- PhysicsTechnology
Internal Application form(s) needed
Offre emploi-202601-20.pdf
English
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Additional Information
Benefits
The contract is for a period of 3 months. The start date is set for March 1, 2026. The gross monthly salary is 2 271 €.
Eligibility criteria
PhD or equivalent
Selection process
1. Send the requested documents to the following address : olivier.noel@univ-lemans.fr or by clicking on this link ,
2. Pre-selection,
3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
- Website for additional job details
https://immm.univ-lemans.fr/fr/index.html
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- LE MANS UNIVERSITY - IMMM Laboratory
- Country
- France
- State/Province
- France
- City
- Le Mans
- Postal Code
- 72000
- Street
- Avenue Olivier Messiaen
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
France- City
Le Mans- Website
http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/index.html- Street
Avenue Olivier Messiaen- Postal Code
72000
drh-post-doc@univ-lemans.fr
STATUS: EXPIRED
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