8 principal PhD positions at Nantes Université

PhD in nano-bio-electrochemistry (M/F) – Single-impact electrochemistry coupled to luminescence for detecting soft entities

for single-entity analysis will be achieved with the detection of bacteria and liposomes impacts. The two main objectives of this project will be to couple single-impact electrochemistry and luminescence

Phd in nano/micro-electronics - Artificial neurons based on Mott insulator: realization, testing and modelling

these innovative materials. PhD project The PhD thesis will focus on an important part of this project. The main objective is to realize, test and model artificial neurons and artificial neural networks based

PhD in Earth and Planetary Science - Aeolian processes as morphologic agent on Pluto, a comparative study

expected. Requirements Research FieldGeosciencesEducation LevelMaster Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications - Master degree in Planetary Sciences, Geophysics or Physics/Mechanics - Good knowledge in

PhD in molecular chemistry - Manufacturing and studies of cooperative photoswitchable materials for tuning the organization of complex biological systems

with properties ruled by the molecular orientation and density. Optimizing the properties of individual molecules has thus usually been the main concern, and yet mastering cooperative phenomena

Phd in Material Sciences - Immobilisation of volatile waste from nuclear energy in high-pressure materials: experimental approach on glass and glass-ceramics

pollutants (i.e. 36 Cl, 79 Se and 129 I) synthesised under high-pressure conditions. The three main objectives of this thesis work are to evaluate 1) the mechanical strength properties, 2) the chemical

PhD in geosciences - What is the influence of episodes of intense rain on the speciation of remobilized metals and their fate?

/Qualifications The candidate will have a Master 2 level or equivalent in a specialty in geosciences, thus integrating into the themes of the 3MG doctoral school. He/she will have knowledge of geochemistry

PhD in Earth Science - Characteristics of quaternary fault activities in the Armorican Massif using geomorphology and geophysical techniques

seismicity present a moderate activity, trending SE-NW, in agreement with the direction of main regional shear zones and faults. Besides these observations, identifying active faults (i.e., active over

PhD in analytical chemistry - Development of new signal identification approaches of 1D, fast 2D NMR and HRMS data for metabolomics

coverage. Objective of the thesis The main objective of this thesis is to achieve the most complete annotation possible of the signals observed on various fast 1D and 2D NMR data sets, as