Description du sujet

Nature du financement

Précisions sur le financement

Présentation établissement et labo d'accueil

Etablissement délivrant le doctorat

Ecole doctorale

Profil du candidat

Typical profile for a thesis at MINES Paris Tech: Engineer and / or Master of Science - Good level of general and scientific culture. Good level of knowledge of French (B2 level in french is required) and English. (B2 level in english is required) Good analytical, synthesis, innovation and communication skills. Qualities of adaptability and creativity. Teaching skills. Motivation for research activity. Coherent professional project. Prerequisite (specific skills for this thesis): The work requires a strong background in materials science, composite mechanics and/or soldid mechanics as well as a mindset for personal development. This project has a primarily experimental component, but data processing requires theoretical skills in statistics and data analysis. It is therefore essential that applicants are interested in such a combination. Proficiency in a programming language such as Matlab, Python or R is highly desirable. During the appointment, two secondments are planned: • 2 months to Fibereuse Tech (Italy) – to obtain recycled fibres via High Voltage Fragmentation. • 2 months to Politecnico di Milano (Italy) – to obtain recycled fibres via microwave-assisted processes. A good candidate should be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with an attitude towards personal development. The candidate should meet the requirements for enrolment in a doctoral programme at Mines Paris – PSL University. This means having at least a B2 level of English and He/she has obtained (or is about to obtain) good grades for a master degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics, or similar. Eligible applications will be assessed on the applicant's (1) academic qualifications, (2) technical skills, (3) background on modelling, (4) communication skills, and (5) motivation for the project. PSL University has an equal opportunities and diversity policy, and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. The post is supported by an allowance provided by the European Commission. The EU Researcher Allowances will be used to cover both the employee's as the employer's mandatory charges. The fellows are assigned full-time with a Ph D scholarship with full social security. To be eligible for this grant: 1.You do not have a Ph D degree yet at the start of your assignment. 2. You must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary (France) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment. This means that your nationality is not relevant for your eligibility. Applicants should supply the following: • a detailed resume • a copy of the identity card or passport • a covering letter explaining the applicant's motivation for the position • detailed exam results • two references : the name and contact details of at least two people who could be contacted • to provide an appreciation of the candidate • Your notes of M1, M2 • level of English equivalent TOEIC The cover letter should clearly indicate for which Fib Re Loop position(s) you are applying, as it is possible to apply for multiple. We kindly ask you not to include a photograph in your CV or cover letter. We are committed to equal opportunities, and by removing these details, it helps us to evaluate people on their skills and experience instead of factors that can lead to unconsciously biased decisions. Based on the resumé and cover letter, we will invite shortlisted applicants for an interview. This will be held online via Zoom. The interview will consist of three parts and last for about 1.5 hours in total: 1. You will be asked to prepare a small task beforehand and present your approach to the task. 2. You will present a paper relevant to the Ph D topic, and assess its strengths and weaknesses. 3. We will ask for clarifications about your background and gauge your motivation and skills. to be sent to recrutement_these@mat.mines-paristech.fr Please add the label “[Fib Re Loop DC4]” to the subject line of the e-mail you send.