Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F): Functionalization of Magnetic Nanoparticles by Plasma Polymerization

About the position

Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F): Functionalization of Magnetic Nanoparticles by Plasma Polymerization

Institution: CNRS

Research Field: Chemistry

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline: 9 Oct 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 postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for developing and optimizing plasma-based functionalization processes for ferrimagnetic nanoparticles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating the relationships between plasma parameters, plasma polymer growth mechanisms, and the physicochemical properties of the resulting coatings, and for transferring the optimized conditions from model surfaces to magnetic nanoparticles.

- investigation of plasma polymerization kinetics on model substrates;

- functionalization of nanoparticles with different sizes and morphologies;

- ptimization of the surface properties of magnetic nanoparticles;

- Prepare scientific reports and contribute to the valorization and dissemination of research findings through scientific presentations and publications.

The postdoctoral researcher will join the Mulhouse Materials Science Institute (IS2M), within an interdisciplinary scientific environment bringing together, in particular, materials science, plasma science, surface chemistry, and nanomaterials.

The institute is a major research center in the field of materials and their applications, with strong academic and industrial partnerships at both regional and national levels.

The postdoctoral researcher will work within the Plasma Polymerization and Coatings team, under the scientific supervision of Dr.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the researchers involved in the various aspects of the MAGNIFIC project.

They will collaborate with specialists in magnetic nanoparticles, water remediation, and CO₂ capture.

This position offers an opportunity to develop expertise at the interface of plasma processes, surface engineering, nanomaterials, and environmental applications.

The Mulhouse Materials Science Institute is located on the Illberg campus of the University of Haute-Alsace, in a dynamic region bordering Germany and Switzerland.

Employee benefits: mobility allowance and fixed contributions towards transportation and supplementary health insurance costs, access to university dining facilities, continuing professional development opportunities, and complementary health insurance.

Research Field: Physics

Research Field: Technology

Years of Research Experience: None

Experience in low-pressure plasma processes, plasma polymerization, thin-film deposition, surface functionalization, or materials characterization will be highly valued.

Experience with magnetic nanoparticles and techniques such as XPS, FTIR, AFM, ellipsometry, or TEM will be considered an asset.

Website for additional job details: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7361-AISAIR-001/Default.aspx

What you’ll bring

• Eligibility criteria
• Experience in low-pressure plasma processes, plasma polymerization, thin-film deposition, surface functionalization, or materials characterization will be highly valued.
• Experience with magnetic nanoparticles and techniques such as XPS, FTIR, AFM, ellipsometry, or TEM will be considered an asset.
• Research Field: Chemistry
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Physics
• Research Field: Technology
• Languages: FRENCH
• Level: Basic
• Years of Research Experience: None

At a glance

Position type

Postdoc

Institution

CNRS

Department

Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse

Research group

Not stated

Location

MULHOUSE, France, FR

Supervisor / contact person

Dr. Aissam Airoudj, Prof. Vincent Roucoules

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

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-466951

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Research area

Nanomaterials, Polymers, Surfaces & interfaces

Methods

Not stated

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

09 Oct 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-10-09T23:59:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 9 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Where to apply
Apply now

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7361-AISAIR-001/Default.aspx

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/466951 ↗

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7361-AISAIR-001/Default.aspx ↗