Does diving into groundbreaking new technologies for energy sound like an exciting opportunity for the next two years?

Are you ready to take on the challenge? By immersing yourself in a dynamic, multidisciplinary project, you'll have the chance to design and characterize innovative porous evaporator of heat pipes, crafted through cutting-edge additive manufacturing. With your passion for in situ 3D imaging of physical phenomena and your expertise in material science, physics and experimental methods, you'll contribute your skills and knowledge to tackle the energy challenges of the future. Get ready to make a difference!

Improving efficiency of electronic cooling systems is paramount in many industrial domains. This is why CEA is currently developing a new heat pipe technology, based on the integration of a porous network produced by additive manufacturing. This project is a collaborative work between two laboratories of CEA Grenoble, in which you will develop an experimental bench dedicated to multi-modal tomography using X-ray and neutron beams. The goal is to characterize vapor region formation in porous networks infiltrated by a fluid and in contact with a hot source. Such advanced characterization method will allow you to better understand the physical phenomena at play, and propose new porous designs so as to increase the thermal powder density that can be dissipated by the system. The postdoc will supervise all development regarding the test setup, lead experimental campaign(s) at beamlines such as those offered by the Institute Laue Langevin (or equivalent facilities abroad), and analyze the data.

What we offer

·         In the heart of the Alps, an exceptional and internationally recognised scientific ecosystem, in a city committed to the environmental transition "Grenoble European Green Capital 2022",

·         A balance between private and professional life (50 days off/year), an active Works Council for leisure and extra-professional activities,

·         Minimum salary  according to your qualifications and experience, access to a savings scheme funded by the CEA,

·         Industrial-grade facilities for research,

·         Participation to scientific conferences,

·         Training to strengthen your skills or acquire new ones.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you

What you bring to the table : 

·         You have a PhD in material science, fluid mechanics or physical instrumentation

·         Key technical skills: experimental practice, instrumentation, image analysis, tomography, programming languages, experience in large scientific facilities experimental campaign

Soft skills: ingenuity, autonomous, teamwork, curiosity, attention to detail, oral communication, respect