Job Information
Organisation/Company: Université de Montpellier
Department: Human Resources
Research Field: Chemistry; Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Country: France
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme
Reference Number: 2026-C0001
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Work environment: The LMGC and L2C (Montpellier) conduct interdisciplinary research in condensed matter physics, mechanics, and materials science. The MINT project (Multidisciplinary Insights into Nanopore pressure due to ion Trapping) brings together complementary expertise in molecular simulation, statistical physics, and experimental characterization. Integrated into an international network, the candidate will benefit from a collaborative environment and access to national HPC resources (IDRIS, TGCC, CINES).
Main mission: Develop and apply machine-learning potentials (MACE) to describe complex silicate gel/water/ion interfaces and quantify the molecular origins of disjoining and ion-correlation pressures.
Activities:
- Development and validation of ML potentials (MACE, DeepMD, etc.) for silicate systems.
- Performing large-scale molecular dynamics simulations (ab initio and classical).
- Using enhanced sampling methods (e.g., metadynamics).
- Connecting electronic structure calculations and ML to molecular-scale mechanics, up to the macroscopic degradation of materials.
The net monthly salary is between €2,200 and €2,380.
The contract duration is 18 months.
Where to Apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications: PhD in Physics, Theoretical/Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, or Computational Mechanics
Additional Information
Selection process: Email address for applications: [contact details available in the full listing]. Applicants should send a CV, a short research statement, and contact details for 2-3 referees.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Laboratoire de Mécanique et Génie Civil (LMGC)
Country: France
Contact
City: Montpellier
Website: http://www.umontpellier.fr/
Street: 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet
Postal Code: 34000
