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Organisation/Company CY Cergy Paris University Department ERRMECe Laboratory Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Jun 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Project title: Evaluation of the use of biocompounds to fight the colonisation of heritage materials by biodeteriorating microorganisms under different climatic conditions.

Objectives: This project aims to develop innovative tools, strategies, and guidelines that mitigate the detrimental effects of water related biodeterioration of building, ensuring the long-term preservation of our valuable cultural heritage. In this PhD the objective is to develop innovative treatments based on biocompounds to combat microbial colonisation of materials. This includes a case study on a cave church, the evaluation of single and cocktail‑derived active ingredients of natural origin, the formulation of ready‑to‑use products, and the development of application processes. The goal is to reduce the toxicity of restoration processes for historical monuments that combat biodeterioration, thereby improving both the environmental impact and the health of restorers.

Skills developed: environmental sampling, on-site colorimetry, molecular analysis of microbial diversity, laboratory microbiological techniques, antimicrobial treatments, microscopy (electron, confocal laser scanning, optical).

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Microbiology, molecular biology

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Specific Requirements

• Applicants should not have been awarded a PhD degree
• Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Be highly motivated;
• Creativity and high level of independence

Additional Information

3-year full-time PhD contract. The full-time gross salary is 4735€ of living allowance and 710€ of Mobility Allowance. A Family Allowance will be paid if applicable. This amount is gross, and all compulsory deductions under national law will apply, including: Social security contributions (both employee and employer shares), and any applicable direct taxes. The salary and terms of employment for this position will comply with the provisions set out in the Statute of Workers’ Rights, the Science Law (Law 14/2011 of 1 June, as amended by Law 17/2022 of 5 September), and the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions regulations

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants should not have been awarded a PhD degree
• Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date

Selection process

The selection of the candidates will be carried out in a two-step procedure:

• Candidates will be pre-selected according to their CVs and motivation letter.
• Pre-selected candidates will go through online selection interviews in which they will give a short talk on their background and the topic of the PhD and answer the questions from the committee.

The recruiting committee will be formed by the PhD supervisors, researchers from the secondment centers and a member of the MetaExplore coordination team.