Post-Doc (M/F): MRI investigation of coupled heat and moisture transport in natural porous materials

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description The candidate (M/F) will investigate heat and moisture transfer in natural porous materials at the macroscopic scale, primarily using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a non-destructive technique that enables the spatial and temporal monitoring of water distribution. Complementing NMR relaxometry measurements conducted at smaller scales, MRI will be used to study how moisture profiles evolve under different thermal conditions and to identify the mechanisms responsible for water redistribution, spatial heterogeneity, and the propagation of transfer fronts. In the context of research, the candidate (M/F) will be expected to:. - Prepare bio-based or geo-based samples with different formulations and water contents. - Develop and implement an MRI-compatible cell to study moisture transfer at a larger scale within the team. - Conduct NMR/MRI characterisation at different scales and analyse the effects of temperature. - Perform a combined analysis of experimental, microstructural and numerical results. - Disseminate the scientific findings through publications and presentations, and contribute to the activities of the ANR project. Laboratory and host team :. Navier laboratory is a joint research unit of École des Ponts ParisTech (ENPC), Université Gustave Eiffel and the CNRS. It brings together around 170 people working on the mechanics and physics of materials, structures and geomaterials