kandidatu France

Postdoctoral researcher

IMT Nord Europe · State civil service

En français : Post-doctorante

This job in plain words

This is a postdoctoral research job on fatigue in thermoplastic composites, for aerospace uses. It is based in Douai, in the Materials and Processes research centre, as part of the AVICAR project.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels) can apply. The candidate must hold a PhD in mechanics.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in mechanics
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels). Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • PhD in mechanics.
  • Strong skills in experimental mechanics and modelling.
  • Good knowledge of the finite element method.
  • Experience in Python, C++ or finite element codes is a plus.
  • Scientific rigour and ability to work independently on research.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

What you would do

  • Develop experimental and numerical approaches on composite fatigue behaviour.
  • Study damage mechanisms under cyclic loading.
  • Use advanced imaging, such as X-ray tomography, to track damage.
  • Analyse how manufacturing defects affect fatigue life.
  • Develop numerical models that represent real composite microstructures.
  • Compare experimental and numerical results in an integrated test and simulation approach.

How to apply

Click "Postuler sur le site employeur" on the official offer page to apply on the employer's site.

Good to know:

  • Job based in Douai (Nord, France).
  • Position vacant from 1 September 2026.
  • Remote work not stated.

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