Post-doctoral position Development of high value-added hemp textile fibers : impact of retting and functionalizations
26 Feb 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
IMT Mines Ales- Department
Human Ressources Department- Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Positions
PhD Positions- Application Deadline
26 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Offer Starting Date
1 Jun 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Founded in 1843, IMT Mines Alès currently has 1,400 students (including 250 foreign students) and 380 staff members. The school has three high-level scientific and technological research and teaching centers working in the fields of materials and civil engineering (C2MA), the environment and risks (CREER), and artificial intelligence and industrial and digital engineering (CERIS). It has 12 technology platforms and 1,600 partner companies.
The research activities of the PCH Research Unit focus on the development and characterization of eco-materials primarily derived from renewable resources or recycled materials. This work employs an approach that seeks to link material structure, transformation processes, performance properties (mechanical, thermal, fire resistance, absorption, etc.), and their evolution throughout the product lifecycle. The applications of the materials studied are numerous: building construction, transportation, energy, health, environment, fashion, and more.
This work is part of the ANR TAFFTA project, "Towards high value-added hemp fibers produced in southern France for textile applications - Understanding and optimizing crucial processing steps."
The TAFFTA project, which began in January 2024 and will run for 42 months, aims to bring together key French academic players in the field of plant fibers and to promote a technical hemp-based textile sector in southern France, for applications ranging from clothing to materials.
The main objective of the TAFFTA project is to study all stages of hemp processing, from field cultivation to spinning, with a particular focus on upstream stages such as retting (a post-harvest operation that involves leaving the stalks on the ground for 3 to 6 weeks) and fiber extraction from the stalks after retting. These stages determine the fiber quality for the downstream stages of spinning, weaving, and finishing. In this context, the TAFFTA project addresses the impact of the harvest location (Drôme, Lot, and Normandy in this case) on optimizing the various processing stages.
The research planned for this postdoctoral study focuses on two stages of processing. The first stage is retting, where the candidate will study the physicochemical properties (evolution of the primary and secondary cell walls of the stems, the biochemical composition during retting, etc.) and the mechanical properties (tensile strength) of hemp fibers during retting and according to the harvest location. The second stage is finishing, where the candidate will focus on developing surface treatments for hemp rovings produced by spinning to provide them with various functionalities, such as hydrophobicity, fire resistance, and antibacterial resistance. These treatments will be applied either chemically and/or physically (plasma treatment) and either at the roving level (impregnation line) or at the fabric level (scarfing).
Where to apply
- Website
- https://www.imt-mines-ales.fr/
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Materials engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Minimum education and/or experience required:
- PhD in materials science, with a focus on textiles, and will have significant experience in the microstructural, physicochemical, and mechanical characterization of fibers
- Autonomous in carrying out the project and producing deliverables (report writing, oral presentations, publications, etc.) with close interaction with the various project partners.
Required skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Knowledge and experience in fiber or fabric processing and characterization will be a highly valued asset
Internal Application form(s) needed
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Additional Information
Benefits
So join us and enjoy these many benefits:
- Generous vacation time
- On-site dining
- 75% of public transportation costs covered
- Sustainable mobility package for carpooling or cycling to work
- Stimulating innovation ecosystem (startups, students, research, businesses, etc.)
- Ideal environment for pursuing your passions (sea/mountains nearby)
Eligibility criteria
he position offered by IMT Mines Alès is a 11-month, full-time, fixed-term contract under public law, governed by the provisions of the Institut Mines-Télécom management framework, profession P, Postdoctoral Researcher, category II.
Salary: €35,400 gross per annum
Selection process
Application deadline : March 26, 2026
Provisional date for the selection panel : April 8, 2026
Desired start date : June 1, 2026
- Website for additional job details
https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/o/post-doctorante-developpement-de-f…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- IMT Mines Alès
- Country
- France
- State/Province
- Occitanie
- City
- Alès
- Postal Code
- 30100
- Street
- 6 Avenue de Clavières
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Ales- Website
https://www.imt-mines-ales.fr/- Street
6 avenue de Clavières- Postal Code
30100
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