Ingénieur de recherche en génie des procédés et bio-procédés (H/F) – Réf 1077

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school that awards degrees to engineers, master's students and doctoral candidates who have completed academic programmes based on the latest developments in science and technology and best management practices.

As a member of the Écoles Centrales Group (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality education for highly selected students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has more than 2,250 students, 500 employees and 600 temporary staff.

Within the Ecole Centrale de Nantes, the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (GeM) is a joint research unit of Nantes University, Centrale Nantes and the CNRS. Its aim is to bring together within a single laboratory all the expertise of the Nantes-Saint-Nazaire metropolitan area in the fields of civil engineering, materials and process mechanics, and structural mechanics modelling and simulation.

Job description:

We are looking for someone to carry out research activities in process engineering and bioprocesses on an 8-month fixed-term contract.

Your main tasks will be as follows:

• Develop, optimise and manage the bioprecipitation process on concrete test tubes using the existing demonstrator.

• Monitor and analyse the biological and physicochemical parameters of the cultures (biomass growth, ion concentrations, dissolved carbon, pH, etc.).

• Design and test alternative formulations (including materials from construction waste) for the production of bioprecipitate.

• Work closely with project members to ensure the transfer of samples and the coordination of characterisation campaigns (chemistry, mechanics, durability).

• Promote the results through scientific publications, conference presentations and communications with industry.

Secondary activities and tasks of the position:

• Participate in the maintenance, adaptation and safety of the experimental demonstrator.

• Contribute to the drafting of technical reports, deliverables and administrative documents for the project.

• Occasional supervision of interns or master's students involved in certain experimental tasks.

Professional skills:

• Development and optimisation of biological processes

• Management and monitoring of microbial/microalgal cultures

• Monitoring and analysis of physical and chemical parameters

• Scientific writing (articles, reports, deliverables)

Technical skills:

• Analytical measurements (pH, DIC, ions, spectro, etc.)

• Bioprocess safety protocols

• Management of an experimental demonstrator

Interpersonal skills:

• Interdisciplinary teamwork

• Clear communication (oral/written)

• Autonomy and initiative

• Organisation and scientific rigour

  Management skills:

• Supervision of interns/students

Required level : The candidate must hold a PhD (8 years of higher education) in process engineering, bioprocess engineering, biotechnology or a related discipline, and have solid knowledge of applied microbiology, biological processes and/or biomineralisation. Experience or skills in the fields of cementitious materials, the marine environment or microalgae cultivation processes would be an asset.

Nature of the position

• 8-month fixed-term contract – open to contract workers and civil servants

• Full-time position – based in Nantes

• Flexible working hours

• Adjustable work cycles (possibility of working 4.5 days)

• RTT + additional leave

• Occasional travel between the two laboratories (GeM / GEPEA-BAM).

• Teleworking possible

• Teleworking allowance

• Free parking

• 75% transport reimbursement

• Sustainable mobility bonus (if cycling or carpooling)

Remuneration: according to the State civil service pay scales

Position to be filled: February 2026

HR contact: Eloïse LEHOUX

Manager contact: Benoit HILLOULIN

This advertisement refers to the terms ‘candidate’, “engineer”, ‘manager’, etc. These terms are to be considered gender-neutral and apply to both women and men.

Centrale Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In accordance with our institution's CSR commitments, this position is open to all.