These Engineering Thermally Stable and Mechanically Robust Thin Films (THERMO-FILMS) (M/F)

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire des Sciences des Procédés et des Matériaux Research Field Engineering Physics » Acoustics Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 7 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) 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? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A fully funded 3-year CIFRE PhD position is opening in my group “Thin Films and Micromechanics” at LSPM-CNRS–CNRS, co-supervised by Dr. Martin Robin and myself, in strong collaboration with Saint-Gobain Research (SGR-Paris) with Dr. Alessandro Benedetto.

PhD Topic

Engineering Thermally Stable and Mechanically Robust Thin Films (THERMO-FILMS)

Project Overview

This PhD project focuses on understanding the impact of thermal tempering on thin film microstructure, mechanical behavior, and interfacial adhesion with strong relevance for industrial coating applications. The work will combine:

• Thin film synthesis by PVD (at Saint-Gobain Research)
• Advanced micromechanical testing (nanoindentation, nanoscratch, optoacoustics, in and ex situ SEM) (at LSPM)
• Multiscale microstructural characterization

Work Locations

• Saint-Gobain Research (Aubervilliers, Paris area)
• LSPM–CNRS (Villetaneuse, Paris area)

Start Date

April – October 2026

Candidate Profile

Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Physics, Mechanics, or related fields. Strong motivation for experimental research and industry-oriented projects is expected.

Other Requirements

Send CV as well as Bachelor and Master gardes.

Legal Note

This position is located in a sector covered by the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST) and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival be authorized by the competent authority of the MESR.