kandidatu France

PhD student

IMT Nord Europe · State civil service

En français : Doctorant·e

This job in plain words

You will do a PhD on particles from tire wear and how they age in the air. The job is based in Douai, in collaboration with the University of Lille, on a 36-month fixed-term contract starting 1 November 2026.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. A master's degree or equivalent is required.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Master or equivalent in atmospheric chemistry, physical chemistry, environmental science or a related field
Experience
Not stated. Experience with atmospheric simulation chambers or aerosols would be an asset.
Contract
Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 36 months. Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff.

The profile they want:

  • Master or equivalent in atmospheric chemistry, physical chemistry or environmental science
  • Knowledge of GC-MS, FTIR or similar analytical methods
  • Interest in lab work
  • Rigour, autonomy and good organisation
  • Good English, written and spoken

What you would do

  • Measure the chemical make-up of tire wear particles
  • Analyse new and aged samples with GC-MS, FTIR and ICP-MS
  • Identify chemical markers in samples taken near roads
  • Study how ageing changes the surface properties of particles
  • Assess how the particles take up water

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the link in the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Good to know:

  • Based in Douai, at the CERI Energie Environnement centre
  • Teaching may be considered, up to 64 hours
  • Project run with the University of Lille (LASIRE)

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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