![PhD proposal at Chimie ParisTech / PSL University
2026 call for PR[AI]RIE-PSAI funding
Discovery of novel mechanical metamaterials using generative AI
Start date: 1st October 2026
Supervisor: François-Xavier Coudert fx.coudert@chimieparistech.psl.eu
Research group: This project will take place in the Coudert group at Institut de Recherche de
Chimie Paris. Visit https://www.coudert.name to learn more about our research activities.
Location. PSL University has a long tradition in teaching and research excellence. Our team is
located at Chimie ParisTech in the center of Paris, at the heart of the “Quartier Latin”, the lively
and cultural university district.
Candidate profile. We welcome candidates with a strong data science background, who want
to learn materials chemistry, as well as candidates with a chemistry or materials sciences
background, who want to learn data science skills. Applications will be judged based on
scholarly excellence, and experience of international mobility will be considered.
Context. This project is within the framework of the PR[AI]RIE-PSAI program of PSL University.
See more at https://prairie-institute.fr
How to apply? By email to François-Xavier Coudert fx.coudert@chimieparistech.psl.eu
Please provide the following:
- CV detailing your training, as well as previous research experience (internships, projects, etc.)
- One-page motivation letter, describing the applicant's ambitions for the subject described
and the relevance of the application to the subject description
- A copy of your most recent diplomas
Deadline. Applications should be sent before May 15. Funding decisions will be made by
PR[AI]RIE-PSAI in a two-stage selection procedure: first stage May 30, second stage June 15.
Non-discrimination, openness and transparency. All PR[AI]RIE-PSAI partners are committed to
supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within our communities.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5rionke2tykys5yn5a6xspzb/bafkreid6nwmtxbdhdymvgz3a76lkxguktkicfqtieuoee23onupgyn4ory)
PhD proposal at Chimie ParisTech / PSL University 2026 call for PR[AI]RIE-PSAI funding Discovery of novel mechanical metamaterials using generative AI Start date: 1st October 2026 Supervisor: François-Xavier Coudert fx.coudert@chimieparistech.psl.eu Research group: This project will take place in the Coudert group at Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris. Visit https://www.coudert.name to learn more about our research activities. Location. PSL University has a long tradition in teaching and research excellence. Our team is located at Chimie ParisTech in the center of Paris, at the heart of the “Quartier Latin”, the lively and cultural university district. Candidate profile. We welcome candidates with a strong data science background, who want to learn materials chemistry, as well as candidates with a chemistry or materials sciences background, who want to learn data science skills. Applications will be judged based on scholarly excellence, and experience of international mobility will be considered. Context. This project is within the framework of the PR[AI]RIE-PSAI program of PSL University. See more at https://prairie-institute.fr How to apply? By email to François-Xavier Coudert fx.coudert@chimieparistech.psl.eu Please provide the following: - CV detailing your training, as well as previous research experience (internships, projects, etc.) - One-page motivation letter, describing the applicant's ambitions for the subject described and the relevance of the application to the subject description - A copy of your most recent diplomas Deadline. Applications should be sent before May 15. Funding decisions will be made by PR[AI]RIE-PSAI in a two-stage selection procedure: first stage May 30, second stage June 15. Non-discrimination, openness and transparency. All PR[AI]RIE-PSAI partners are committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within our communities.
PhD proposal at Chimie ParisTech / PSL University, as part of the 2026 call for PR[AI]RIE-PSAI funding: “Discovery of novel mechanical metamaterials using generative methods”. Deadline for application: May 15, 2026. Contact me for details. www.coudert.name/tmp/PhD_posi...
