Battery LCA Research Engineer - 14-month Fixed-term Contract - IMT Mines Alès

Come join IMT Mines Alès, a prestigious graduate school ranked among the best engineering schools nationally and globally, located in Alès, a human-sized city, the capital of the Cévennes where the quality of life is highly appreciated by its inhabitants.

Established in 1843, IMT Mines Alès currently has 1400 students (including 250 international) and 380 staff members. The school boasts 3 high-level scientific and technological research and teaching centers, working in the fields of materials and civil engineering (C2MA), environment and risks (CREER), artificial intelligence, and industrial and digital engineering (CERIS). It has 12 technological platforms and partners with 1600 companies. To learn more: https://www.imt-mines-ales.fr

You will be attached to the Research and Teaching Center for Environment and Risks (CREER) at IMT Mines Alès and within the research unit: HSM.

This work is part of the AMI CMA 3MRBAT project which focuses on the environmental assessment of different life cycle scenarios for lithium-ion batteries, with the objective of better understanding the main battery "hot spots."

Your missions:

• You will draw upon the expertise of the 3MRBAT partners, and the technical data from major industrial projects currently under Public Debate in France, as well as existing scientific literature. Particular attention will be paid to the impact on water resources, as all activities in this sector require large volumes of water.

• You will contribute to the development of IMT Mines Alès's teaching programs within the framework of the Specialized Master PRINEC.

• You will participate in the design and implementation of an interactive training module on the battery life cycle, to highlight the influence of different supply, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life scenarios on environmental impacts. You will prepare the teaching materials and deliver the associated courses.

• You will participate in the scientific valorization of the work carried out within the project.

• You will be encouraged to disseminate the results of your research through publications in international scientific journals, communications at national and international conferences, as well as presentations to project partners.

You can find more information on the job description below:

https://partage.imt.fr/index.php/s/dnmrTgyPMjF46A5

Required Minimum Education Level and/or Experience:

• Master's degree (Bac+5 level) in the field of environment or equivalent

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Expertise in life cycle assessment applied to industrial systems and/or water footprint

• Natural resource management (water and/or mineral resources)

• Good command of scientific English, both written and oral

• Ability to valorize one's work through publications in international scientific journals and communications at national and international conferences

Additional Information:

14-month public law fixed-term contract - Position open to civil servants & contract employees

Internal information for staff on IMT's management framework:

• Reference job category: II - R

This position is open to all. IMT Mines Alès is committed to implementing the necessary accommodations for people with disabilities, to ensure an inclusive and accessible work environment.

Salary: starting from €33,748 gross per year.

Application Deadline: 11/16/2026

Tentative Jury Date: 11/30/2026

Desired Start Date: 02/01/2027

It is strongly advised to contact the individuals mentioned below in the "job content" section

Contacts:

Regarding job content:

Guillaume JUNQUA, Teaching and Research Fellow (CREER - HSM)

Regarding administrative aspects:

Géraldine BRUNEL, Human Resources Director

So join us and enjoy these many benefits:

• Numerous holidays

• On-site catering

• Public transport costs reimbursed at 75%

• Sustainable mobility package for carpooling or cycling journeys

• Stimulating innovation ecosystem (startups, students, research, companies...)

• Ideal environment to live your passions (sea/mountains nearby)

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