2 Mar 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Nantes Université- Department
CEISAM- Research Field
Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Chemistry » Physical chemistry- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Application Deadline
12 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
37h15- Offer Starting Date
4 May 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
Context : The CEISAM lab seeks talented and motivated scientists to conduct research works in the field of photomagnetic nanomaterials, driving considerable interest in data storage, catalysis and nanomedicine. While numerous studies have been carried out in the stationary states, deciphering at short ns and sub-ns timescale the impact of light on the magnetic properties and conversely, how magnetic switching can influence the dynamics of photoexcited states, would bring considerable progress in the design of performing materials.
Research studies : The goal of the project is to design, elaborate and investigate hybrid nanoassemblies, composed of photochromic molecules in tight interactions with iron oxide superparamagnetic nanoparticles. Particular attention will be devoted to the size control of nano-objects by resorting to microfluidic synthesis, allowing for additional post-processing, like surface functionalization. This work will be carried out in strong collaborations with chemists in Sorbonne University (PHENIX), photophysicists in ENS Paris, physicists in Strasbourg University (IPCMS) and Perpignan University (PROMES), respectively expert in nanomagnetism and magnetic nanoparticles, ultrafast spectroscopic studies, ultrafast spin dynamics and theory of heat and optical coupling in magnetic nanoparticles and nanoassemblies.
Location : Our team is more specialist in the design, manufacturing and studies of photoresponsive molecules and nanoassemblies. The lab is equipped with all common organic synthesis facilities and photophysical setups (steady-state and time -resolved absorption and emission, fluorescence microscopy) and has straightforward access to nanomaterial characterizations (TEM, AFM, DLS, zetametry). It will bring the candidate to work in a very dynamic scientific atmosphere, embracing energy and biology challenges, at the crossroad of molecular synthesis, photosciences, (nano)materials science and magnetism.
Keywords : photoactive molecules, hybrid nanomaterials, photochemistry and photophysics, magnetism, hyperthermia.
References : F. Zizzi et al, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2025, 8, 24412; E. Bequet et al., Small 2024, 20, 2403912; J. Boucard et al., ACS Appl. Mater. Int. 2019, 11, 32808; F. Rodriguez et al., Adv. Opt. Mater. 2021, 9, 2100525; T. Briolay et al., Int. J. Nanomedicine 2024, 19, 633; T. Blondy et al. Nanoscale 2022, 14, 5884; S. Hoang et al., ChemPhysChem 2020, 21, 2502
Where to apply
postdoc-chemistry-is@emploi.beetween.com
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Physical chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The recruited candidate is expected to have a solid background in functional organic materials, and possess a strong working-together spirit, be open-minded and ready for interdisciplinarity.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Physical chemistryChemistry » Molecular chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
- An unprecedented model in France combining a university, a university hospital (CHU de Nantes), a technological research institute (IRT Jules Verne), a national research organization (Inserm) and the Grandes Écoles (Centrale Nantes, École des Beaux-arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Nantes)
- Commitment to professional equality, diversity and inclusion and addressing gender-based and sexual violence
- Membership in the EUniWell European Alliance committed to wellness
- Certified HR Excellence in Research since 2022 as part of the HRS4R strategy
- Transport subscription up to 75 % supported
- Sustainable mobility package, in line with the institution’s commitment to sustainable development
- Access to university restaurants with a preferential rate
- Access to sports, university libraries and other activities on campus
Selection process
Letter of motivation, CV, contact names
Additional comments
https://ceisam.univ-nantes.fr/en/
https://www.univ-nantes.fr/elena-ishow
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- CEISAM
- Country
- France
- State/Province
- FRANCE
- City
- Nantes
- Postal Code
- 44300
- Street
- 2 chemin de la Houssinière
- Geofield
Contact
- City
NANTES- Website
http://WWW.UNIV-NANTES.FR- Street
1 QUAI DE TOURVILLE, BP 13522, 44035 NANTES CEDEX 01
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