Organisation/Company: Aix-Marseille Université
Research Field: Engineering » Other Physics » Optics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: France
Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 - 22:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 38
Offer Description RESEARCHER PROFILE: Postdoc / R2: PhD holders
RESEARCH FIELD(S): Physics, Geosciences
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES: Fluid mechanics
JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION:
The research unit RECOVER from INRAE invites applications for a postdoctoral position dedicated to the experimental characterization and direct flow visualization in optically transparent porous media. This position is fully funded by the ANR-23-CE51-0024 JCJC KiWiPoM.
Geomaterials are complex porous materials presenting a wide diversity of structures that set the flow kinematics of any fluids through them. Understanding the transport processes in porous media is crucial for a broad range of applications. This project aims to tackle experimental limitations by elaborating innovative 3D printing and molding techniques to replicate the microstructure of real porous materials and geomaterial samples scanned via X-ray tomography.
The 3D printing and molding techniques will involve sacrificial molding: the 3D pore network of a geomaterial sample will be printed and used as a sacrificial mold with an optically transparent material (PMMA or PDMS). The interstitial pore network will then be removed chemically to obtain a transparent replica of the scanned sample. This approach will allow for detailed investigations of porous media with increasingly complex microstructures.
TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY
JOB STATUS: FULL TIME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28/02/2025
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/03/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION: 24-30 months
WHAT WE OFFER:
The postdoctorate will join the RECOVER research unit of INRAE Aix-Marseille University, an active research team composed of more than 75 permanent staff and about 40 non-permanent scholars. The gross salary is expected to be around 3100 – 3550 euros/month, depending on past experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for a candidate with a strong inclination for experimental work, particularly in 3D printing and molding techniques, and direct flow visualization. Experience in laboratory work including flow visualization techniques (PIV/PTV), 3D printing, molding (PDMS/PMMA), or X-ray tomography is advantageous. A background in fluid mechanics or geotechnical engineering is preferred.
Soft skills: Autonomy, teamwork, curiosity, perseverance, and scientific rigor.
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION:
Inquiries and applications (including a CV, a résumé of the PhD thesis, and past research experiences) can be sent by email to ******.
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