Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Le Mans Université
- Department: ARGUMans
- Research Field: Geography, Management sciences
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 11 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
- Country: France
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
- Position level : A
- Employment establishment : Université du Mans, Avenue Olivier Messiaen, 72085 LE MANS CEDEX 9
- Research laboratory : ARGUMans - Atelier de recherche en gestion de l'Université du Mans - Laboratoire de gestion
- Job : Searcher (The standard job description can be consulted at this link, on pages 1738 et seq., under reference FPRCH007. This document details the main tasks associated with the occupation, as well as the skills, interpersonal abilities and special features that may be required.
Description of the research subject
Recruitment is part of the PIA4 PEPR (Priority Exploratory Research Program) Recycling project, Household Waste axis, a national research program bringing together 120 research laboratories. The aim is to work on the obstacles to the development of recycling in France. The Household Waste axis is particularly interested in the sorting processes, the relationship with waste, and environmental inequalities in relation to household waste. Research will begin in the first part of this axis to work on inequalities. It will continue in the second part to work on the textile sector. The recruited person will work more particularly with ARGUMANS researchers involved in the DETEXMEN project. In this context, involved researchers adopt a systemic approach to understand sorting behavior for recycling. The objective is to develop a diagnosis which will highlight how the macro, meso and micro environment shapes the decision to sort for recycling and the relationship to digital tools intended to improve sorting and their uses.
Planning research project
The PIA 4 PEPR Recycling project began in 2023 and will end in 2029. The recruitment period is 22 months.
Assigned activities and expected results
The recruited postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for developing a research protocol to address the issue of justice and environmental inequalities in relation to household waste in general, particularly textile waste. The person recruited will use a human and social sciences approach for this. At this stage, the planned collection mainly includes field observations, semi-structured interviews but also external archives. This involves mapping the interrelationships between actors at different levels and the barriers to sorting for recycling.
To apply for this position, please review the full job description by clicking on this link.
The application must include the following documents :
– Detailed curriculum vitae
– Cover letter
– Doctoral degree
– Example of a research paper (article or conference paper)
A translation of the application documents must be attached if they are not in French.
The deadline for subbitting applications is October 11, 2026. Application materials must be sent to Christine GONZALEZ at the following email address : Christine.Gonzalez@univ-lemans.fr or by clicking on this link.
Where to apply
Website: https://emploi.univ-lemans.fr/poste/luv77tzetz-post-doctorat-en-sciences-humain…
Requirements
Research Field: Geography
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Management sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- PhD in Management Sciences, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology ;
- Expertise in the field of rudology ;
- Expertise in research methodologies in the social sciences and marketing
Specific Requirements
- Field work in Le Mans and elsewhere ;
- Regular participation in national and international conferences and seminars ;
- Participation in the scientific and partnership activities of the Rudology totem site ;
- Possibility of taking part in university courses in rudology and/or geography.
Internal Application form(s) needed
Offre emploi-202609-11-1.pdf
English
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Additional Information
Benefits
The contract is for a term of 22 months. The start date is set for November 1, 2026. The gross monthly salary is €3,030.
Eligibility criteria
PhD or equivalent
Selection process
- Application materials must be sent to Christine GONZALEZ at the following email address : Christine.Gonzalez@univ-lemans.fr or by clicking on this link. The deadline for subbitting applications is October 11, 2026.
- Pre-selection ;
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
Website for additional job details: https://argumans.univ-lemans.fr/fr/index.html
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Le Mans University
Country: France
City: Le Mans
Postal Code: 72000
Street: avenue Olivier Messiaen
Contact
City: LE MANS
Website: http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/index.html
Street: Avenue Olivier Messiaen
Postal Code: 72085
E-Mail: drh-post-doc@univ-lemans.fr
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