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Join the Oceanic and Continental Environments and Paleoenvironments ( EPOC ) laboratory – at the University of Bordeaux!
This laboratory is a Joint Research Unit under the joint supervision of the University of Bordeaux, the CNRS, Bordeaux INP and the École Pratique des Hautes Études.
EPOC is a multidisciplinary UMR developing strong and recognized expertise in ecotoxicology, ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, sedimentology, paleoclimatology, coastal oceanography, marine geosciences.
As part of the ANSES EST 2025 RAS project, we are recruiting a Post-Doctoral Researcher (M/F) whose work will focus on the study of the effectiveness, degradation and toxicity of new antifouling boat coatings without biocides.
This project aims to characterize and compare the effectiveness, degradation and environmental risks of several new biocide-free antifouling boat coatings using a multidisciplinary, integrative and innovative approach.
Its primary aim is to address the lack of scientific data on the effectiveness, durability and ecotoxicity of these new materials, secondly to develop and validate new approaches and tools to assess the effectiveness and risks of these products and finally to inform public policy on the choice of new, more sustainable boat coatings.
Your mission
Your mission will aim to study:
1. Antifouling properties
2. Resistance to photochemical degradation and friction
3. The ecotoxicity of 3 to 4 biocide-free antifouling materials using a multidisciplinary and holistic experimental and analytical approach
# Study of the antifouling effectiveness of three new coatings
You are studying the anti-adhesive efficacy against model bacteria under static and/or dynamic conditions, as well as against diatoms under static and/or dynamic conditions.
You are conducting a study of anti-microfouling effectiveness under natural conditions.
# Study of the kinetics and state of degradation of coatings under the action of UV radiation or an abrasion protocol
You perform UV chamber irradiation and abrasion with microbeads.
You analyze surfaces using light and scanning electron microscopy.
You perform the analysis of the state of degradation (oxidation, etc.) using Infrared and Raman spectroscopies.
# Ecotoxicity study of coating leaching products
You prepare seawater leachate
You will conduct a toxicity analysis on 3 or 4 model marine species: bacteria, microalgae, microcrustaceans and fish larvae
You perform chemical characterization of the particles present in the leachate using Raman microspectroscopy
# Analysis and evaluation of results
You produce a statistical analysis of the results
You contribute to the writing of scientific articles
You present the results at scientific and public conferences
Your strengths / Your talents
Holding a PhD in environmental science and more specifically in the field of ecotoxicology, microbiology and analytical chemistry, you ideally have experience in the analysis of biofilms on plastic materials.
You are autonomous and organized in your work.
You demonstrate scientific rigor
You are proficient in ecotoxicological, microbiological, and analytical chemistry techniques.
You know how to produce statistics
You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team
• You are proficient in spoken and written scientific English in a multicultural work context (level B2 / C1)
Does this sound like you? Apply now!
More information :
Important: the analysis of antifouling properties will be carried out at LBCM in Lorient and the study of degradation and toxicity will be carried out at the EPOC laboratory in partnership with the CBMN laboratory in Bordeaux.
Your mission will take place in 2 phases:
– First LBCM at the University of Southern Brittany in Lorient until the end of November 2026
– Then at the EPOC laboratory at the University of Bordeaux from December 2026 until the end of the project, in Pessac – access tram B (stop «Doyen Brus») bus, bicycle.
14-month fixed-term contract
Gross monthly salary: between €2,750 and €3,000 depending on pay scale and profile
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