Job Information
- Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITE D'ORLEANS
- Research Field: Engineering
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 21 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris)
- Country: France
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 37H30
- Offer Starting Date: 4 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Company:
As a higher education institution, the University of Orléans operates across 7 campuses in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
It has 20,200 students, offers 141 national degree programs, employs 2,000 staff members, and operates 24 research units.
Work Location: PRISME Laboratory
Start Date: Position available starting in January 2027
Contract Type/Status: Research Engineer (IGR), Project-Based Fixed-Term Contract (2 years), Full-time
Presentation of the project:
The DELHYCE Industrial Chair, entitled ‘Design of efficient, low-emission hydrogen internal combustion engines’, aims to develop a methodology for the retrofitting and redesign of hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, based on small-displacement diesel engines for commercial vehicles and larger-displacement diesel engines for heavy goods vehicles, utilising, in particular, optical diagnostics to improve hydrogen-air flow and reactive mixtures. Two STELLANTIS engines and one RENAULT TRUCKS engine will then be optimised and tested.
Presentation of the Service / laboratory:
The PRISME laboratory is a research laboratory at the University of Orléans and INSA Centre Val de Loire (UR 4229).
Its scientific scope and methodological approaches fall within the scientific field of Science and Technology (ST).
They cover both Engineering Sciences (SPI) and Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies (STIC).
The PRISME Laboratory has a multidisciplinary focus within the general field of Engineering Sciences and Technologies, spanning a broad spectrum of disciplines including:
combustion in engines, energy, explosions,
aerodynamics, fluid mechanics,
signal and image processing,
control engineering,
robotics
The activities within ECM team (energy, combustion, motor/engine) address the following societal challenges:
GREEN DEAL – Objective 55: carbon neutrality, with a focus on transport
industrial resilience/re-industrialisation of European countries
Europe’s energy independence
The scientific project aims
-to study the combustion and utilisation of decarbonised energy carriers (gaseous, liquid and solid, carbon-free or carbon-neutral) using an experimental approach and quasi- and one-dimensional modelling
-to propose energy optimisation for these systems
Presentation of the missions:
As part of the DELHYCE industrial chair (within the ECM research area of the PRISME laboratory), you will lead research projects in collaboration with MOTUL aimed at gaining a better understanding of abnormal combustion phenomena in hydrogen engines, in relation to lubricant formulations
You will be at the heart of the interface between advanced academic research and industrial innovation.
Main activities
Experimental research and modelling
• Designing and implementing experimental protocols (rapid compression machine, engine test benches)
• Carrying out and overseeing test campaigns
• Analysing and interpreting experimental data
• Developing kinetic and ignition models
• Studying the impact of lubricants on ignition and abnormal combustion
Project management & collaboration
• Organising and planning experimental campaigns
• Monitor scientific developments in hydrogen combustion
• Work closely with the R&D teams of industrial partners
• Adapting scientific approaches based on results
• Draft technical reports in English
Présentation of the profile:
Profile
-Master’s degree (Bac+5) in energy, mechanical engineering, or a related field
-A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or an engineering degree would be particularly desirable
• Solid knowledge of hydrogen combustion, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Experience in engine testing and measurement protocols
• Proficiency in simulation tools (Cantera, Chemkin or equivalent)
• Ability to communicate and write in English
An advantage: experience in optical diagnostics applied to combustion
Key skills and required qualities
• Hydrogen combustion & ignition phenomena
• Kinetic modelling
• Engine testing
• Advanced scientific analysis
• Project management
• Analytical mind and scientific rigour
• Ability to anticipate and long-term vision
• A passion for collaborative work
• Clear and effective communication
• Innovative mindset
Where to apply
Website: https://jobaffinity.fr/apply/cbt7izfjw091pwhy9v
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Key skills and required qualities
• Hydrogen combustion & ignition phenomena
• Kinetic modelling
• Engine testing
• Advanced scientific analysis
• Project management
• Analytical mind and scientific rigour
• Ability to anticipate and long-term vision
• A passion for collaborative work
• Clear and effective communication
• Innovative mindset
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Université d'Orléans
Country: France
City: Orléans
Postal Code: 45100
Street: 8 Rue Léonard de Vinci
Contact
City: Orléans
Website: http://www.univ-orleans.fr/
Postal Code: 45100