Thesis offer MESRI

• Location

Femto-ST Institute – Department of Applied Mechanics

• Mission

This PhD aims: (i) to evaluate the tribological reliability of raw and modified woods, (ii) to highlight the interfacial mechanisms that drive the tribological behaviour of the contact, (iii) to identify the material properties and contact modalities leading to promising tribological behaviour from an applicative perspective. To this end, we will adopt an experimental approach based on both tribometric measurements for detecting frictional behaviour
modifications, and multiple surface characterisation methods (mechanical, morphological, physicochemical).

• Skills

-Master degree in Mechanics and/or Material science
- Skills and practical experience in experimental tribology
-Knowledge and skills in applied mechanics, material science, surfaces characterization, and mechanical signal post-processing
- Willingness for experimental work

• Application

Application must be sent by 16 May 2025
Starting date: 1 October 2025
Application must contain the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
- At least 1 reference letter
- Master’s degree evaluation report
- Diplomas or certificates of achievement

• Contact

CORNUAULT Pierre-Henri - pierre_henri.cornuault@univ-fcomte.fr