About the Position
The CNRS – Institut Néel is offering a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Water Spectroscopy, focused on the project “Understanding the Structural Evolution of Water Under Pressure and Temperature Using Spectroscopic Methods”. This full-time role explores the behaviour of water under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions using Raman spectroscopy, inelastic X-ray scattering, and second harmonic scattering. Hosted at Institut Néel in Grenoble, with collaborative work at the ESRF ID20 beamline and the Fresnel Institute in Marseille, this position contributes to advancing condensed matter and environmental science. The project aligns with the institute’s commitment to interdisciplinary research, combining physics, materials science, Earth science, and optical spectroscopy. The post offers a dynamic environment within one of France’s leading centres for fundamental research. (Supervisor name not provided in the original job description.)
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Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS – Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
- Department: Institut Néel (UPR 2940)
- Research Field: Environmental Science / Earth Science / Global Change
- Location: Grenoble, France
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (Postdoc)
- Start Date (Anticipated): February 2026
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary Range: Not mentioned
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- High-pressure, high-temperature studies of water
- Raman spectroscopy
- Inelastic X-ray scattering (IXS)
- Second harmonic scattering
- Radiation–matter interaction
- Environmental and Earth science applications
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Environmental Science or a related field
- Ability to conduct HP-HT autoclave experiments
- Basic understanding of radiation–matter interaction
- Experience with Raman and X-ray spectroscopy
- Ability to write scientific papers and research proposals
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–4 years of postdoctoral research experience
- Experience working across multiple research facilities
- Familiarity with collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct inelastic X-ray scattering experiments (IXS)
- Perform second harmonic generation experiments
- Prepare and analyse HP-HT autoclave experiments
- Interpret spectroscopic and scattering data
- Collaborate with ESRF, Xpress “pôle”, Fresnel Institute, and internal research teams
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the CNRS recruitment portal.
Required Documents
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research experience summary
- Any other documents requested on the application portal
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 28 November 2025
- Deadline: 18 December 2025
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Institut Néel – CNRS
- Official Notification Link: Click here: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UPR2940-ELOBER-143/Default.aspx
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