12-month Postdoc in Fluid Mechanics and Rheology of Gelling Biopolymer Drops Mines Paris - PSL in France

12-month postdoctoral research position at Mines Paris - PSL (CEMEF, CNRS UMR7635) in Sophia-Antipolis, France, in collaboration with Saint-Gobain ZirPro.

The project focuses on bead generation through the impact of gelling drops on a liquid, combining experiments and numerical simulations to build a physical model for the spreading and relaxation of a gelling biopolymer-based drop containing ceramic particles as it penetrates a reactive Newtonian liquid.

Relevant academic areas include fluid mechanics, rheology, polymer science, physical chemistry, materials science, and computational modelling. The post is especially suited to candidates with experimental experience and strong interest in physical modelling, as well as proficiency in MATLAB and Python.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in fluid mechanics, physical chemistry, or polymer materials science; strong rheology expertise; good English communication skills; and the ability to work rigorously in a multidisciplinary team.

Applications should be sent by email to the listed contacts with a CV, cover letter, and recommendations. No formal deadline is stated in the post.