Postdoctoral Researcher at Coldep (fr), part of Nijhuis Saur Industries

Job description

Scientific and Institutional Context Coldep’s core technology, the VAL process – Vacuum AirLift – is based on an original vertical vacuum flotation principle combining hydraulic circulation, dissolved gas regulation, and particle extraction. Following significant industrial deployment in the aquaculture sector (over 100 operational installations), VAL is now entering a structured research and upscaling phase targeting new strategic applications: seawater pre-treatment for desalination, complex industrial effluents, micropollutant removal, and water reuse. Since late 2025 , Coldep has been a subsidiary of Nijhuis Saur Industries ( Saur Group ), a global reference in innovative water treatment solutions. This integration marks a new development phase characterized by accelerated industrialization, strengthened R&D resources, and increased capacity to translate scientific challenges into robust industrial solutions. The research associated with this position benefits from public support from ADEME and from secured internal R&D funding, ensuring scientific continuity, credibility of allocated resources, and strong research ambition. Research Topics: The postdoctoral researcher will con...