Context:

Sterimed is an international group and a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance sterilization packaging, intended for medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. As a key player in a specialty market within the healthcare sector, Sterimed develops packaging solutions that ensure both the effectiveness of the sterilization process and the preservation of sterility until the final use of the medical device. These packages play a crucial role in preventing nosocomial infections.

A pioneer in sustainable innovation, Sterimed is actively committed to reducing its environmental footprint. The group explores circular approaches by developing the recycling of polymers used in its products and seeking new binders that are both efficient and recyclable, in line with regulatory requirements and sustainability challenges.

Mission:

As part of this project, a Cifre PhD thesis is proposed. The thesis topic will involve synthesizing new recyclable polymers as paper binders. The new material must, in addition to meeting the prerequisites in terms of physicochemical properties (mechanical, thermal properties, etc.), have the ability to be chemically recycled, possibly using cleavable and/or reversible chemical bonds.

Duration:

36 months

Locations:

Department of Chemistry and Macromolecular Materials at the Charles Gerhardt Institute of Montpellier and Sterimed

Application deadline:

May 30, 2025

Start date of the thesis:

November 2025

Profile:

The candidate (M/F) must have a master's degree or equivalent in organic chemistry or polymers, with solid experience in organic synthesis, polymer physicochemistry, and a strong interest in innovation.

Applications:

CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts should be sent to: Dr. Sylvain Caillol - sylvain.caillol@enscm.fr; Dr. Vincent Ladmiral – vincent.ladmiral@enscm.fr