PhD in Rheology of Concentrated Suspensions and Soft Matter Physics Sorbonne Université in France

PhD opportunity in rheology of concentrated suspensions at the SIMM Laboratory in Paris, affiliated with Sorbonne Université and ESPCI Paris - PSL. The project sits at the interface of physical chemistry, materials science, and soft matter physics, with a strong experimental and multi-scale approach.

The research aims to understand how microscopic particle interactions such as adhesion, friction, and lubrication control the macroscopic flow of dense suspensions. Planned work includes non-Brownian particle synthesis, rheological characterization of flow and friction, atomic force microscopy (AFM) measurements at the nanoscale, and physico-chemistry of polymers.

This PhD is part of the ANR PEGASUS collaborative project, with involvement from Matthieu Roché and Elisabeth Guazzelli at Université Paris Cité. The position is described as fully funded / funded by ANR.

Eligibility highlights: candidates should hold a Master 2 in physics, physical chemistry, or materials science, and show interest in soft matter and interdisciplinary research. The post indicates a Fall 2026 start date. No explicit application deadline, email, or portal is provided in the text.