POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (M/F) Biomaterials Design, Injectable Nanozeolite-containing Hydrogels and Surface Engineering for Precision Glioblastoma Therapy

About the position

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (M/F) Biomaterials Design, Injectable Nanozeolite-containing Hydrogels and Surface Engineering for Precision Glioblastoma Therapy

Institution: CNRS

Research Field: Chemistry

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline: 21 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Job Status: Full-time

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

The ONCOPIT project aims to develop next-generation biomaterials based on surface-modified nanozeolites for local and systemic treatment of glioblastoma.

The project integrates materials science, biomaterials engineering, controlled therapeutic delivery, cancer immunotherapy, and regenerative medicine to develop injectable zeolite-based hydrogels capable of eradicating residual tumour cells while promoting neural tissue repair and neuroregeneration.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team working at the interface of materials chemistry, biomaterials engineering, biology, and translational medicine.

The project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic biomaterials through close collaboration with national and international partners.

The successful candidate will work within a newly established interdisciplinary research group at the Laboratory of Catalysis and Spectrochemistry (LCS, CNRS) in Caen, France.

The project provides access to state-of-the-art facilities for materials synthesis, physicochemical characterization and biomaterials development, and offers opportunities to collaborate with leading national and international researchers in biomaterials, cancer immunotherapy and regenerative medicine.

• Design and synthesize multifunctional biomaterials based on hierarchically porous zeolites.

• Develop surface functionalization and bioconjugation strategies for therapeutic molecules.

• Investigate hydrogel gelation mechanisms complying with its injection and tumor microenvironment condition, and study of injectability and degradation mechanism and kinetics

• Study pH- and light-responsive therapeutic release from zeolite-based hydrogels.

• Perform comprehensive physicochemical, structural, morphological and rheological characterization of the developed biomaterials.

• Collaborate closely with the biology postdoctoral researcher and the PhD student to optimize biomaterial performance for biological evaluation.

• Analyse experimental data, prepare scientific manuscripts, and present research findings at national and international conferences.

Research Field: Biological sciences

Research Field: Pharmacological sciences

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

Candidates with demonstrated expertise in the design and development of injectable or in situ-forming hydrogels are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should demonstrate strong hands-on experience in several of the following areas:

• Biomaterials design and synthesis

• Injectable and/or in situ-forming hydrogel systems

• Injectable biomaterials for local therapeutic delivery

Website for additional job details: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6506-MARLEC-041/Default.aspx

What you’ll bring

• Eligibility criteria
• Applicants should demonstrate strong hands-on experience in several of the following areas:
• Research Field: Chemistry
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Biological sciences
• Research Field: Pharmacological sciences
• Languages: FRENCH
• Level: Basic
• Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

At a glance

Position type

Other early career

Institution

CNRS

Department

Laboratoire de catalyse et spectrochimie

Research group

Not stated

Location

CAEN, France, FR

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

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Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-462795

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Research area

Not stated

Methods

Synthesis, Microscopy

Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

18 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

21 Sep 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

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Last checked

18 Sep 2026

Last updated

18 Sep 2026

2026-09-21T23:59:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 21 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Where to apply
Candidates with demonstrated expertise in the design and development of injectable or in situ-forming hydrogels are particularly encouraged to apply.
Apply now

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6506-MARLEC-041/Default.aspx

Original sources

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