Postdoctoral Position in Computational Modelling of Vascular Aging and Biomechanics Institut Mines-Télécom in France

Postdoctoral opportunity in computational modelling of vascular aging at Institut Mines-Télécom / Mines Saint-Étienne in Saint-Étienne, France (Lyon area).

The position is hosted in the SAINBIOSE research unit (INSERM U1059), within a strong interdisciplinary environment connecting biomechanics, biomaterials, bioengineering, medicine, and cardiovascular research. The project is part of Prof. Stéphane Avril’s ERC Advanced Grant JuvenTwin, which aims to build multiscale digital twins of vascular aging and rejuvenation.

The postdoctoral researcher will develop innovative computational models for vascular aging and related conditions, combining biomechanics, mechanobiology, computational mechanics, finite element modelling, physics-informed neural networks, machine learning, and growth and remodeling. The work involves realistic microstructures of arterial extracellular matrix, patient-specific data, embedded prestressed cells, and cell signalling network models.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in mechanics, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, computational mechanics, or a related field; good knowledge of computational methods for mechanics and biomechanics; first experience developing computational models; interest in coding and multi-scale modelling. Junior applicants are accepted.

Contract and funding: 18-month fixed-term postdoctoral contract. Remuneration is according to the candidate’s profile and Institut Mines-Télécom rules. This is a research job, not a scholarship.

How to apply: Apply via the dedicated Recruitee portal before 2026-06-30. The application form requests a CV, cover letter, and identity document. Interviews are expected to be online.