Job Information
Organisation/Company: CNRS
Department: Centre de recherches pétrographiques et géochimiques
Research Field: Environmental science; Environmental science » Earth science; Environmental science » Global change
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline: 13 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: France
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The post-doctoral fellow will have the task of characterizing samples of demantoid garnet, particularly those from Type I and Type II deposits, using several analytical techniques (microscopy, diffraction, spectroscopy, etc.). This work aims to identify the mineralogical and chemical signatures associated with different formation conditions, as well as the presence of variable water contents in the structure of these nominally anhydrous minerals. He or she will also be responsible for analyzing the variations of the mesh parameter a, as well as the symmetry reductions from single-crystal X-ray diffraction data. A good knowledge of crystallography and a mastery of the group/sub-group relationships between groups of possible spaces is necessary for the processing of diffraction data.
- Mineral characterization and analysis (FTIR, UV-VIS, EMPA, LA-ICP, etc.)
- Single crystal X-ray diffraction and electronic diffraction
- Optical transmission microscopy
- Data processing, analysis, and interpretation
- Presentation of results at international congresses and writing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals
The Petrographic and Geochemical Research Center (CRPG, UMR 7358), located in Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, in the Grand Est region, is a geoscience research laboratory associated with both the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Lorraine (UL) (https://crpg.univ-lorraine.fr/). The recruited person will interact at the CRPG with research support staff from other UL laboratories to acquire data on experimental techniques that are missing from the CRPG. Numerous interactions are planned with members of the research group of the crystallography laboratory (CRM2).
Where to apply
Website: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7358-CHRFOR-009/Default.aspx
Requirements
Research Field: Environmental science
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Environmental science
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Environmental science
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Languages: FRENCH
Level: Basic
Research Field: Environmental science
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Research Field: Environmental science » Earth science
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Research Field: Environmental science » Global change
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
- Mastery of various analytical techniques in mineralogy
- Strong knowledge of crystallography, as well as mineralogy
- Ability to conduct a research project independently
- Ability to integrate into a team and collaborate with researchers from various disciplines
- Scientific rigor, motivation and initiative
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Additional comments
Candidates must send a CV (maximum 4 pages) and the contacts of two references to Dr. Isabella Pignatelli (isabella.pignatelli@univ-lorraine.fr)
Website for additional job details: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7358-CHRFOR-009/Default.aspx
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Centre de recherches pétrographiques et géochimiques
Country: France
City: VANDOEUVRE LES NANCY
Contact
City: VANDOEUVRE LES NANCY
Website: http://www.crpg.cnrs-nancy.fr