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Research engineer – R&D project leader, hydrogen combustion

Université Orléans · State civil service

En français : Ingénieur de recherche – chef de projet R&D combustion hydrogène

This job in plain words

Research engineer job at the PRISME laboratory of the University of Orléans, as part of the DELHYCE industrial chair. You will lead research on abnormal combustion in hydrogen engines, working with the company MOTUL.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

This offer is open only to contract staff. Civil servants cannot apply for this job.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) in energy, mechanics or a related field. A PhD or engineering degree is a plus.
Contract
Contract staff only. Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 2 years, full time, as a research engineer (project contract).

The profile they want:

  • Master's degree (bac+5) in energy, mechanics or a related field.
  • Solid knowledge of hydrogen combustion, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • Experience in engine testing and measurement protocols.
  • Skills with simulation tools, such as Cantera or Chemkin.
  • Ability to write and communicate in English.
  • Ability to coordinate the activities of a research project.

What you would do

  • Design and carry out experimental protocols.
  • Run and manage engine test campaigns.
  • Analyse and interpret experimental data.
  • Develop kinetic and ignition models.
  • Study the impact of lubricants on abnormal combustion.
  • Work closely with R&D teams of industrial partners.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, with a cover letter and your CV.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • CV

Good to know:

  • Full-time job, to be filled from January 2027.
  • Remote work possible one to two days a week, depending on the department.
  • 57 days of annual leave, including 10 RTT days.

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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