Research and Development Engineer in Physical Chemistry

IMT Atlantique, a generalist engineering graduate school of IMT-Institut Mines-Télécom, the leading group of engineering schools in France, aims to support transitions, train responsible engineers, and put scientific and technical excellence at the service of teaching, research, and innovation.

The Optics department at IMT Atlantique conducts cutting-edge research in photonics. It relies on the ARAGO technological platform, an experimentation space equipped with cleanrooms (ISO 5 & 6) dedicated to the fabrication and characterization of innovative optical devices.

The position aims to design and develop liquid crystal-based optical sensors for pesticides.

Under the functional responsibility of the ARAGO platform manager, the missions are:

· Execute research projects in the field of liquid crystal sensors

· Valorize the scientific results of projects and promote the technological expertise of the ARAGO platform.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Execute research projects in the field of infrared reflectors

· Operates in the ARAGO cleanroom environment (ISO 5 & 6)

· Produces IR electrophoretic inks

· Ensures the complete fabrication and electro-optical characterization of shutters.

2. Valorize the scientific results of projects and promote the technological expertise of the ARAGO platform.

· Participates in the processing, valorization, and dissemination of scientific and industrial projects to relevant professional audiences and networks (e.g., publications, posters, proof of concept, consulting for companies, ...)

· Presents their results and those of the teams

· Participates in internal and external communication to improve project visibility

· Conducts technological and scientific watch

· Valorizes and popularizes the technology supported by Arago.

Minimum education and/or experience level required:

· Bac + 5 degree or equivalent

· Bac + 4 degree or equivalent with ≥ 4 years of professional experience

· Bac + 3 degree or equivalent with ≥ 6 years of professional experience

· Bac + 2 degree or equivalent with ≥ 10 years of professional experience

Desired minimum education and/or experience level:

· Master's degree or engineering degree in physical chemistry

Essential skills, knowledge, and experience:

· Expertise in optical technologies

· Expertise in optical instrumentation

· Expertise in physical chemistry

Capabilities and aptitudes:

· Interest in links with industry and practical application of new photonic technologies developed in research laboratories

· Dynamic, rigorous, and pragmatic with imagination and practical sense

· Scientific curiosity and motivation to develop and improve the technological environment.

· Availability and enjoyment of working in a multidisciplinary team and collaborative research

WHY JOIN US:

👉 Exceptional work environment

👉 Stimulating innovation ecosystem

👉 Attractive location: Brest Campus (Plouzané), accessible by public transport, by the bay

BONUS:

🥗 On-site collective catering

🏃‍♀️ Leisure/sport offers

🚌 Public transport reimbursement

🚴‍♂️ Sustainable mobility package (for carpooling or cycling commutes)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family allowance

💶 Wide range of social benefits

🖥️ Partial remote work possible

🌴 Numerous holidays

REMUNERATION INDICATIONS:

💰 Indicative remuneration: from €33,748 gross per year, depending on profile and experience (reduced social charges in the public sector).

FOR ALL INFORMATION:

• On the job content: Alexandre KHALDI - Associate Professor: On administrative/HR aspects: Mélissandre MORVAN – Recruitment Assistant

Application deadline: 25/10/2026

Start of contract: as soon as possible

Interviews: on a rolling basis

Legal notices:

• Nature and duration of the contract: 1-month fixed-term contract under public law or secondment on contract for civil servants

• Job location: IMT Atlantique Brest campus - 655 Av. du Technopôle, 29280 Plouzané

• For internal use:

  • Category – job title: II R

  • Category and job title of potential applicants:

    • II: D, E, F, G, H, I, R

    • III: J1, J2, K, L, M

• The positions offered for recruitment are open to all, with, upon request, accommodations for candidates with disabilities

• Position open to public sector employees and/or contract employees

• All applications may be subject to an administrative investigation