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Postdoctoral Opportunity: Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowships – Université de Lorraine

HIRING FOR
Research Fellow
IN THE FIELD OF
Interdisciplinary
SALARY

As per university norms

POSTED ON
10/10/2026
LAST DATE
31/12/2026
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ABOUT THIS POSITION

Postdoctoral Opportunity: Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowships – Université de Lorraine

  • Institution: Université de Lorraine

  • Programme: CIRSET – Circular Economy for Sustainable Resources in the Energy and Digital Transitions

  • Opportunity Type: Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowship

  • Appointment Duration: 24 months

  • Research Approach: Projects must combine at least two CIRSET disciplinary fields

  • Salary / Remuneration: According to the current Université de Lorraine salary scale for postdoctoral researchers; exact amount is not specified

  • Location: Université de Lorraine, France

  • Call Opening Date: October 1, 2026

  • Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM CET

  • Scientific Committee Review: From January 2027

  • Results Expected: March 31, 2027

  • Project Start: Based on the selected candidate’s availability Academic Positions

About the Fellowship

The CIRSET interdisciplinary research programme at Université de Lorraine is inviting applications for postdoctoral projects addressing circular economy, sustainable resource management, and the energy and digital transitions.

Projects must demonstrate genuine interdisciplinarity and operate at the interface of at least two scientific fields covered by CIRSET. Université de Lorraine

Eligible Research Fields

Applicants must select at least two relevant fields from:

  • Geosciences & Resources

  • Processes & Raw Materials

  • Environment & Society

  • Economics & Management

  • Social Sciences & Education

Research themes may include areas such as:

  • Sustainable management of primary and secondary resources

  • Circular economy

  • Critical raw materials

  • Recycling and extraction

  • Environmental impacts and remediation

  • Life-cycle assessment

  • Social acceptance and governance

  • Green finance

  • Circular business models

  • Resource and metal value chains

  • Behavioural change

  • Education and knowledge transfer Academic Positions

CIRSET Work Packages

Applicants must identify relevant CIRSET work packages, including:

  1. Resources for energy and digital transitions

  2. Strategies for sustainable exploitation of resources within the circular economy

  3. Valorisation of primary and secondary resources for energy and digital transitions

  4. Innovative approaches to training and knowledge transfer for circular-economy challenges

Projects must align with at least one CIRSET work package. Academic Positions

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

  • Have defended their Ph.D. within the last three years before the application deadline.

  • Hold a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to CIRSET.

  • Demonstrate the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries.

  • Show strong interest in European research funding and international consortium building. Academic Positions

Relevant Ph.D. backgrounds may include:

  • Geosciences

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Materials Science

  • Environmental Science

  • Economics

  • Management

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Educational Sciences

  • Computer Science

  • Other relevant fields

Host Laboratory Options

Candidates may apply through either of two routes:

Option A – Identified Host Laboratory

Applicants who already have a Université de Lorraine researcher or laboratory in mind may include that person or laboratory in the proposal.

Option B – Host Matching by CIRSET

Applicants who do not yet have a host laboratory may still apply. If the proposal is selected, the CIRSET selection committee may connect the candidate with a suitable Université de Lorraine researcher whose expertise matches the project. Academic Positions

Selected Fellow Commitments

Selected candidates will be expected to:

  • Join Université de Lorraine to conduct their research.

  • Participate actively in CIRSET seminars, workshops, conferences, and other scientific activities.

  • Work with their reference researcher to develop a proposal for European funding.

  • Contribute to building a European research consortium capable of supporting the continuation of the research beyond the fellowship.

Possible funding programmes may include Horizon Europe, EIT RawMaterials, ERAMIN, and related schemes. Academic Positions

Application Checklist

Applicants are expected to provide:

  1. Completed Online Application Form

  2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae

    • Including publications and conference presentations

  3. Copy of Ph.D. Diploma or Certificate of Successful Defense

  4. At least Two Recommendation Letters

  5. Motivation Letter

    • Explaining interest in CIRSET

    • Demonstrating fit with the programme

  6. Project Description

  7. Host Laboratory / Reference Researcher Agreement, where applicable Academic Positions

The application form also requests:

  • Project title

  • Project acronym

  • 5–10 keywords

  • Applicant details

  • Optional Université de Lorraine reference researcher

  • At least two relevant scientific fields

  • Relevant CIRSET work packages

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be assessed on:

  • Scientific excellence of the project – 25%

  • Alignment with CIRSET priorities – 20%

  • Interdisciplinary nature – 20%

  • Candidate’s academic and professional background – 15%

  • Expected project impact – 10%

  • Potential for European funding and valorisation – 10% Academic Positions

Important Dates

  • Call Opens: October 1, 2026

  • Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

  • Scientific Review: From January 2027

  • Results Announcement: March 31, 2027

  • Fellowship Start: According to candidate availability Academic Positions

Application Process

Contact

International applications are strongly encouraged. Academic Positions

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