#1 Post-doctoral fellow in Material Science and rheology.
Deciphering the dynamic molding technology by a rheological approach.
About the common laboratory: We offer a 18-month postdoc position (renewable) starting as soon as possible, for deciphering the Dynamic Molding technology. This project is part of a joint researcher activity involving one academic laboratory (ICBMS–3d.FAB) which is one of the top world laboratory in additive manufacturing and one industrial company (3Deus Dynamics).
Scientific context: Dynamic Molding is a brand-new Zero gravity and Freeform additive manufacturing technology that is revolutionizing the production of organic and inorganic 3D objects. The deep understanding of this Freeform 3D printing technology is the key to produce innovative designs and materials.
Discovered on the 3d.FAB platform and developed by the 3Deus Dynamics Company, the creation of a joint laboratory will allow them to better understand the success of the Dynamic Molding technology. Research works will meet non-Newtonian and granular rheology, then the structure-properties relationships of printed object.
Education requirements & skills: The successful candidate will have a PhD in material sciences and a high experience in experimental rheology in fluid and granular systems.
The candidate is expected to be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with strong intellect who is able to take a creative approach to scientific tasks.
The candidate should have the skills necessary to be an independent researcher. The abilities to lead and a communicative are strong advantages. Fluent English language is required for this position.
Location: The research activities will be based in the ICBMS laboratory and its 3d.FAB platform hosted in Axel’One Campus, 5 Avenue Gaston Berger, 69100, Villeurbanne, France.
Salary: 2100€-2800€ neat/month, according to experience.
How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Edwin-Joffrey Courtial (Research engineer, CNRS): edwin.courtial@univ-lyon1.fr and Christophe Marquette (Research director, CNRS): christophe.marquette@univ-lyon1.fr.
# Two Post-doctoral Fellows in Research Program Chaire Industrielle (LIFT).
Join 3d.FAB and take part in an ambitious research program co-led with Sartorius Corporate Research starting in february 2026. The associated Research program framework aim to develop Large-scale Innovative Fabrication of in vitro engineered Tissues (LIFT). You’ll work at the interface of academia and industry, driving innovation and technology transfer in bioprocess engineering for regenerative medicine.
Why Join Us?
Cutting-edge research with state-of-the-art biofabrication tools
Strong partnership with Sartorius, a world leader in bioprocess and cell therapies
technologies including tech transfer mission.
Dynamic academic team within Lyon’s vibrant life sciences ecosystem
Career development through international visibility, mentorship, and innovation
#1 Post-Doc Advanced ECM-based Biomatrix Bioproduction
Your missions:
1/ Develop core methodologies for producing, purifying and characterizing ECM-based biomaterial, including tailored ECM bioproduction in bioreactors to support large-scale tissue biofabrication. The ECM will be produced from primary human cells from liver and lung cultured in 3D inkjet-microbeads.
2/ Develop advanced ECM-based biomaterials to enhancing invitro tissue maturation, differentiation, and vascularization through biomaterial functionalisation strategy. The targeted advanced biomaterial will incorporate vectorized proteins and/or mRNA.
Your Role
- Qualification of ECM quality lots
- Formulation and qualification of ECM-based bioinks
- Design, optimize, and scale ECM-based bioink functionalisation (cell targeting through 3D
- vectorisation)
- Collaborate with Sartorius on technology transfer and process scale-up
- Disseminate findings through publications, patents, and conferences
- Contribute to project coordination and mentoring activities
Your Profile
- PhD in Biomaterial science, Bioengineering, Tissue engineering, Bioprocess engineering or related field
- Hands-on experience on biomaterial / hydrogels production, purification, formulation
- Hands-on experience with hydrogels and ECM biochemical characterisation (SDS-
- PAGE/Western Blot, histology, protein/proteoglycan quantification, LC-MS analysis)
- Hands-on experience on 3D or in-vivo gene/protein delivery, LNP production, primary cell culture.
Start date: February 2026
Duration: 18 months (renewable)
Contract: Fixed-term (ANR-funded)
Contact: emma.petiot@univ-lyon1.fr
Apply with: Your CV and a motivation letter
# 2 Post-Doc Bioprocess for large-scale primary cells and organoid production
Your missions:
Develop scalable bioproduction workflows combining 3D cell encapsulation (bioprinting) and bioreactor culture to produce primary cells and cell spheroids/organoids for next-generation tissue engineering.
Your Role
- Design, optimize, and scale bioreactor-based bioproduction in various types of bioreactor
- Qualify biofabrication/bioproduction processes and develop dedicated analytical tools for cell and organoids quality assessments (Raman, incucyte)
- Technology transfer and process scale-up in Sartorius’s corporate research facilities
- Disseminate findings through publications, patents, and conferences
- Contribute to project coordination and mentoring activities
Your Profile
- PhD in Bioprocess Engineering, Bioengineering, Cell Biology, or related field
- Mandatory hands-on experience with bioreactors
- Hands-on/know-how of cell aggregates/organoids, or encapsulation systems, inkjet-based printing, primary / iPSC cells is a plus
- Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment
Start date: February 2026
Duration: 18 months (renewable)
Contract: Fixed-term (ANR-funded)
Contact: emma.petiot@univ-lyon1.fr
Apply with: Your CV and a motivation letter