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PhD in Experimental Fluid Mechanics and Sports Physics CNRS in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Temporary full-time PhD position (35 hours/week) starting 1 Jan 2027. The post states it is not funded by an EU research programme; no stipend amount or tuition details are given.
Deadline
Oct 23, 2026
Country
France
University
CNRS

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CNRS is advertising a PhD position in Experimental Fluid Mechanics and Sports Physics at LadHyX on the École Polytechnique campus in France. The project focuses on the physics of friction on ice and snow, with applications to winter sports and broader cold-environment mobility problems.
The research combines experimental fluid mechanics, physics, mechanics of cold interfaces, and tribology. The PhD student will work on instrumented skis and skates, field measurements on natural ski runs and ice rinks, controlled laboratory experiments in cold rooms, and theoretical modelling. The topic includes sensors, deceleration/traction tests, snow and ice characterisation, wetting properties, roughness, and the dynamics of sliding on deformable and meltable surfaces.
Supervision is by Caroline Cohen and Christophe Josserand at LadHyX, together with Romain Labbé from Phyling. The environment includes interaction with other PhD students and collaborations with winter sports federations, athletes, and coaches.
Eligibility highlights: a Master degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics; basic French; and a strong experimental mindset. The ideal candidate should be independent, curious, creative, and comfortable designing and improving experimental setups, solving technical problems, and analysing data. A background in fluid mechanics is highly desirable.
Funding: the position is a full-time temporary PhD contract, but the post does not indicate EU research programme funding and does not provide a stipend amount.
Deadline: 23 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Apply via the CNRS vacancy page or consult the Euraxess listing for the official application route.
Funding details
Temporary full-time PhD position (35 hours/week) starting 1 Jan 2027. The post states it is not funded by an EU research programme; no stipend amount or tuition details are given.
What's required
Master degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics. Basic French language level is required. The ideal candidate should be experimentally minded, independent, curious, creative, strong at technical problem-solving and data analysis, and a background in fluid mechanics is highly desirable. No prior research experience is required.
How to apply
Apply through the CNRS job portal using the official vacancy page. The post also links to the Euraxess listing for viewing or applying.
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