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PhD in Thermal Superinsulating Bio-Aerogels with Stable Performance and Sustainable Processing Materials Forming Center (CEMEF), Mines ParisTech PSL University in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Public/private funding. The PhD is funded through the ANR-funded IsoMat project and described as public/private funding; no stipend amount is given.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
France
University
MINES Paris, PSL University

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PhD opportunity at the Materials Forming Center (CEMEF), Mines ParisTech PSL University, in Sophia Antipolis, France.
The project is titled Thermal Superinsulating Bio-Aerogels with Stable Performance and Sustainable and Cost-Efficient Processing and is part of the ANR-funded national project IsoMat. The research focuses on aerogels, polysaccharides, thermal insulation, polymer physics, physical chemistry, and materials processing.
The PhD aims to design bio-based aerogels with thermal conductivity below that of air, excellent long-term performance, and scalable, cost-effective manufacturing. Key challenges include preventing material aging while preserving superinsulating properties and developing processing routes that avoid high- or low-pressure drying technologies.
The work will involve formulation and processing of bio-based materials, rheological characterization, optical and electron microscopy, characterization of solutions, gels, and porous materials, and measurements of thermal and mechanical properties. The project is carried out with academic and industrial partners in the IsoMat consortium.
Eligibility highlights: Master degree or equivalent, knowledge in polymer chemical physics, ability to work in a group, fluent English, mobility, motivation, initiative, and regular reporting.
Funding is public/private; no stipend amount is stated. The application deadline is 2026-09-15. Apply online via the CEMEF portal and contact Tatiana Budtova for questions.
Funding details
Public/private funding. The PhD is funded through the ANR-funded IsoMat project and described as public/private funding; no stipend amount is given.
What's required
Master degree or equivalent. Knowledge in polymer chemical physics, ability to work in a group, fluent English, mobility, motivation, sense of initiative, and ability to report regularly on work.
How to apply
Apply online through the CEMEF application portal. Review the linked PDF for full details, then submit the application before the deadline. For questions, contact Tatiana Budtova by email.
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