Research Engineer in Atomic Force Microscopy

Organisation/Company Université Bourgogne Europe Department ICB Research Field Physics » Biophysics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 30 Apr 2026 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 17 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The i-NanoT project, funded by European Union, aims to design, develop, characterize and manufacture theranostic nanovectors for applications in oncology and the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases. Nanomedicine is a recent therapeutic approach with a still underdeveloped industrial deployment, and has indeed considerable needs: the requirement for batch reproducibility, the difficulty in characterizing nanoobjects, and the urgent need for industrial scale-up. We aim to propose innovative solution for the characterization of nanovectors, in order to propose standardized operating procedures (reproducibility) and quality control.

The recruited engineer will contribute to the development, optimization, and operation of advanced microscopy devices, notably High-speed AFM and AFM-IR (atomic force microscopy coupled with infrared spectroscopy) and other nano-imaging instruments. He/She will bring instrumental and methodological expertise to support the i-NanoT project, in an interdisciplinary approach at the interface between Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Where to apply

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Requirements

Research Field Physics » Biophysics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of microscopy techniques (AFM, NanoIR, confocal, etc.) and spectroscopic techniques;
• Strong skills in scientific instrumentation (optics, mechanics, electronics) and/or data processing (Python, Matlab, etc.);
• Methodological rigor, organizational skills, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good command of scientific English (reading, writing);
• Ability to draft technical documents and present results.

• Degree: PhD in Biophysics or Nanosciences with a strong background in biology;
• Highly-motivated candidate for experimental work.

Research Field Physics » Biophysics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• Develop, adapt, and maintain complex experimental setups (microscopy, nano-spectroscopy, optical instrumentation).
• Design and carry out experimental protocols adapted to various samples (biological, material).
• Ensure advanced data processing and analysis (spectra, images, mappings).
• Maintain, improve, and ensure the smooth functioning of the equipment.
• Train and assist internal and external users (PhD students, postdocs, researchers).
• Contribute to the drafting of technical reports, scientific publications, and to the valorisation of results (patents, technology transfers, software).

The position is opened in the Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne ( ICB ) which is a joint research unit of Université Bourgogne Europe (UBE) and CNRS. Located in Dijon, a city of arts and history and capital of the Burgundy Franche-Comté region, ICB is a multidisciplinary laboratory developing new optical functionalities and new materials for industry, medicine and telecommunications. The recruited engineer will join a team of researchers, engineers, and PhD students. He/She will collaborate with national and international partners (academic and industrial).