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The person recruited will be assigned to the Physics Department of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Nantes University. He/she will work in the Physics of Materials and Nanostructures (PMN) team.
Teaching profile :
The person recruited will teach general physics in all three years of the bachelor’s degree program (Physics and Engineering Sciences). He/she will also be involved in specialist teaching in the physics of functional materials in the Matter Sciences Master’s program (M1 and M2 ENR and Cursus Master Doctorat EMat).
Research profile:
The profile sought to complete the position is that of a materials physicist, specializing in magnetotransport, and interested in the structure-properties relationship in new materials. To achieve this, the candidate should have extensive experience in transport measurements (e.g. high impedance DC measurements, magnetoresistance, Hall effect, pressure measurements, pulse measurements, etc.).
Profile :
IMN’s “Mottronics” group has become a key player in the study of Mott insulators under electric fields, both in terms of fundamentals and innovation, notably through several maturation programs on Mott memories and neurons (including the Mott-IA regional research demonstrator).
- Profile: Materials physicist specializing in electronic transport properties
- CNU Section: 28
- Laboratory: IMN
- Component : UFR Sciences et Techniques, Faculty of Science and Technology
- Appointment date: 01/09/2026
- Job location: Nantes, Campus Lombarderie
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Contact: Olivier RAVEL (Directeur.Physique@univ-nantes.fr), Jean LE BIDEAU (Jean.Lebideau@cnrs-imn.fr), Laurent CARIO (Laurent.Cario@cnrs-imn.fr)
The person recruited will be assigned to the Materials Department at Polytech Nantes and will teach mainly in this department. He or she will carry out research within the Materials Engineering and Metallurgy team (ID2M) at IMN.
Teaching profile :
The person recruited will mainly teach in the Materials specialization and associated continuing education courses in welding, but may also teach in other specializations or in preparatory courses (PeiP).
Research profile:
The successful candidate will carry out research in the field of experimental metallurgy, with a particular focus on welding metallurgy and additive metal manufacturing: study of melting baths, solidification microstructures and their behavior (thermo-mechanical properties, corrosion, etc.) in relation to material characteristics and process parameters.
Profile :
All teaching and research activities are carried out in close collaboration with companies (student projects, internships, work-study programs, industrial contributors to training programs, site visits, sponsorship of graduating classes, collaborative research contracts and projects, including Cifre theses and PERFORM projects at IRT Jules Verne, sharing and management of intellectual property, etc.),
- Profile: Materials physicist specializing in electronic transport properties
- CNU Section: 33
- Laboratory: IMN
- Component : Polytech Nantes
- Appointment date: 01/09/2026
- Job location: Nantes, Chantrerie Campus
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Contact: PAILLARD (Pascal.Paillard@univ-nantes.fr), Franck TANCRET (Franck.Tancret@univ-nantes.fr)
The person recruited will be assigned to the Chemistry Department of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Nantes University. He/she will carry out his/her research within the Electrochemical Energy Storage and Transformation (ST2E) team.
Teaching profile :
The lecturer recruited will be involved in teaching general chemistry, inorganic chemistry and materials chemistry at bachelor’s and master’s level.
Research profile:
Within the ST2E team, the person recruited will develop a research activity on the recycling of materials for the electrochemical storage and conversion of energy. Joining the work already initiated on this subject (PEPR Recycling, PEPR Hydrogen, PEPR Batteries, joint laboratory with Armor Battery Films), he or she will combine his or her skills with those of the team’s researchers, and will also benefit from IMN’s advanced characterization resources.
Profile :
The validity of the proposed recycling solutions will be facilitated by the use of the PLASSMAT platform for optimizing pocket cells relevant to industrial applications.
- Profile: Recycling materials for sustainable research
- CNU Section: 33
- Laboratory: IMN
- Component : UFR Sciences et Techniques, Faculty of Science and Technology
- Appointment date: 01/09/2026
- Job location: Nantes, Campus Lombarderie
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Contact: Bernard HUMBERT (Bernard.Humbert@univ-nantes.fr), Bernard LESTRIEZ (Bernard.Lestriez@cnrs-imn.fr), Olivier JOUBERT (Olivier.Joubert@cnrs-imn.fr)
The person recruited will be assigned to the Physics of Materials and Nanostructures (PMN) team.
Subject Computational Catalysis & DFT Modelling of Nanodiamond Surfaces for Sustainable Fluorination
The postdoc will lead Work Package 2 (WP2), which aims to identify and model the most efficient catalytic sites on NDs using advanced Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. The project seeks to revolutionize the design of ND-based catalysts by controlling their surface reconstruction and functionalization, enabling greener and more selective fluorination processes for key industrial sectors such as batteries, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
The scientific theme covers surface chemistry and catalysis, with a focus on understanding the impact of halogenation (fluorine, chlorine) and thermal treatments on the electronic and structural properties of NDs. The postdoc will work closely with experimental partners (ICCF, IJL, IC2MP, Syensqo) to validate computational predictions and develop catalysts that are both active and stable under demanding reaction conditions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative project at the interface between materials science, computational chemistry and sustainable industrial innovation.
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Thesis offers
The person recruited will be assigned to the Materials and Metallurgy Engineering team (ID2M).
Subject Optimization of cementitious materials by mechano-activation of clays: study of microstructural modifications
The aim of this thesis is to define the optimum conditions for the mechano-activation of TOT clays (smectites, illites, etc.), in order to optimize their reactivity in compound cements. In the course of the study, and based on the skills of both teams, the PhD student will combine monitoring of the structural transformation of clays during mechano-activation (by calorimetry, DRX and Rietveld analysis, solid state NMR(29Si, 27Al, 1H), thermal analysis and infra-red spectroscopy), monitoring the evolution of physical properties (specific surface area, size distribution and properties at particle interfaces), monitoring their reactivity in cementitious water, and evaluating the rheological and mechanical behavior of cementitious materials incorporating these additives.
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Contact: Dimitri DENEELE(Dimitri.Deneele@cnrs-imn.fr)
The person recruited will be assigned to the Electrochemical Energy Storage and Transformation (ST2E) team.
Subject Advanced formulation of composite electrodes and integration of polymer electrolytes for the development of all-solid state molecular anion-ion batteries in pocket cells.
In the context of the energy transition, the development of new electrochemical storage technologies is a major challenge. Molecular anion batteries represent a promising alternative to conventional systems, due to their potential to be intrinsically free of critical metals.
The subject of this thesis, which will complement four other theses currently in progress, will focus on the optimization of active materials and composite electrodes, both positive and negative.
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Contact: Philippe POIZOT(philippe.poizot@cnrs-imn.fr) and Bernard LESTRIEZ(bernard.lestriez@cnrs-imn.fr)
The new recruit will be assigned to the Innovative Materials for Optics, Photovoltaics and Storage (MIOPS) team.
Subject : Modeling the electronic and photovoltaic properties of the material Sb₂Se₃
Antimony selenide (Sb₂Se₃) is a promising semiconductor for photovoltaic applications thanks to its low toxicity, abundance and excellent optoelectronic properties. However, its performance remains limited by intrinsic defects, band misalignments and interfaces with buffer layers. This thesis proposes to combine theoretical modeling and experimental collaborations to predict and optimize the electronic and photovoltaic properties of Sb₂Se₃. The aim is to propose substitution (S/Se), defect engineering and buffer layer selection strategies to obtain an optimal material prior to its synthesis and experimental characterization. This thesis offer is funded under the ANR SOLART program.
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Observation internships
IMN organizes one or two sessions a year to welcome young people for observation internships. The dates for the 2026-2027 term have not yet been set. It will not be possible to host students outside these dates, and the duration of the internship is one week. The agreement must be validated by the French Ministry of Education, and can be downloaded here.
Please send your application (covering letter) to annie.legal@cnrs-imn.fr, kelly.buchet@cnrs-imn.fr
