ESPCI Paris - PSL (Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la ville de Paris)
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PhD in Sustainable Soft Matter and Biopolymer Coatings for Hair (SMART-HAIR) École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Up to 14 fully funded PhD fellowships under the PRISM programme, co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND and partner institutions. Doctoral candidates receive an approximate net monthly salary of €2,200, with additional family and mobility allowances available for eligible fellows. The position is employed by ESPCI Paris and includes employer benefits such as partial health insurance support and mobility support.
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Country
France
University
ESPCI Paris - PSL (Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la ville de Paris)
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PhD opportunity in France at École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris (ESPCI Paris - PSL) within the SIMM laboratory and the PRISM programme (PhD Research Programme for International Training in Sustainable Soft Matter).
This call offers up to 14 fully funded PhD fellowships starting 1 March 2027. The featured project, SMART-HAIR: Sustainable Multifunctional Adaptable Responsive Treatment for Hair, focuses on polymer science, soft matter physics, surface science, chemistry, and materials science. The research aims to develop a bio-based coating platform for hair substrates using sustainable, biosourced, and biodegradable polymers for advanced cosmetic functions.
Research themes include sustainable material design, long-lasting surface adhesion, adaptive and reversible functionalities, and performance evaluation in collaboration with L’Oréal Research & Innovation. The project sits at the intersection of polymer chemistry, hydrogels, biopolymers, stimuli-responsive materials, grafting, and click chemistry, with applications in eco-friendly haircare technologies.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent, have a strong interest in polymer chemistry, soft matter, surface science, and physico-chemistry, and ideally have experience with materials, polymers, hydrogels, coatings, or surface functionalization. English at C1 level is required for non-English-speaking countries. No French language skills are required. MSCA mobility rules apply.
Funding: approximate net salary of €2,200/month plus possible family and mobility allowances. The position is fully funded under Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND.
How to apply: submit the application in English via the PRISM website before 31 October 2026, 23:59 Paris time. Candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisors in advance.
Funding details
Up to 14 fully funded PhD fellowships under the PRISM programme, co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND and partner institutions. Doctoral candidates receive an approximate net monthly salary of €2,200, with additional family and mobility allowances available for eligible fellows. The position is employed by ESPCI Paris and includes employer benefits such as partial health insurance support and mobility support.
What's required
Master’s degree or equivalent/postgraduate degree that formally entitles the candidate to start a doctorate; applicants with a doctoral degree are ineligible. Strong interest in polymer chemistry, soft matter, surface science, and physico-chemistry is expected. Previous experience in materials, polymers, hydrogels, coatings, or surface functionalization is highly appreciated, and knowledge of characterization techniques for polymers and interfaces is an asset. Candidates must be motivated, curious, autonomous, scientifically rigorous, able to work in interdisciplinary and intersectoral environments, and have strong communication skills. English proficiency at C1 level is required for applicants from non-English-speaking countries; no French is required. Applicants must satisfy the MSCA transnational mobility rule and be available to start on 1 March 2027.
How to apply
Apply via the PRISM website and submit the application in English before 31 October 2026 at 23:59 Paris time. Candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisors before applying. Use the PRISM project page to access the application portal and project details.
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