Recruitment campaign for professor-researchers - 2015 UPMC - Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Sorbonne Universités INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION Position number 60 PR 0588 (4315) Relevant department DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING Position type Full Professor (Article 46-1) Location Cordeliers Campus CNU Section 60 - Mechanics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering TITLE AND SUMMARY OF THE POSITION Mechanics/Acoustics The research centers on understanding the constitutive mechanical behavior of bone, using experiments, numerical simulations and analytical models and on developing innovative ultrasound-based methods and technologies for in vivo bone strength assessment. EURAXESS RESEARCH FIELDS Physics Acoustics Classical mechanics Engineering Biomedical engineering TEACHING Relevant teaching topics Undergraduate degree in Mechanics and Master's in Engineering Sciences (SdI). Teaching objectives and supervisory requirements The recruited research professor will teach Sdl master’s students and undergraduates studying mechanics at the Jussieu and Saint-Cyr campuses. He or she will be particularly involved in the units teaching the mechanics of solids, vibration and waves, modeling and computer simulation. He or she will help implement practical experiments based on the Saint-Cyr platform, will help teach mechanics to first-year undergraduates and will oversee first-year student research projects. The successful applicant will also be asked to dedicate a significant amount of time to career guidance and workforce readiness (ARE) courses and initiatives for first-year undergraduate students and master’s students. Finally, he or she will undertake administrative responsibilities for the master’s and undergraduate programs. RESEARCH The creation of LIB, resulting from the merging of two laboratories (LIP and LIF) has enabled us to unite, within a single laboratory, teams that work on a variety of biomedical imaging topics, including methodological and instrumental developments principally in ultrasound, MRI and PET. The goal is to establish new imaging biomarkers, with a focus on aging and the significant pathologies associated with aging (bone, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative) as well as cancer. These studies are structured around large national or international projects. This position was created as part of UPMC’s effort to provide structure for the discipline. The LIB is an important member the University Institute for Health Engineering (IUIS), which is supported by Sorbonne University cluster. The LIB is as leader in academic research and biomedical imaging. Team 1 (Determinant of Bone Mechanical Status), which this position is a part of, studies a large number of topics and has many fruitful partnerships with academic (national and international), clinical and industrial organizations. Our research is experimental (strong expertise in ultrasound spectroscopy, acoustic microscopy, non-linear acoustics, guided waves and instrumentation) and computer science-based (multi-level mechanical modeling and ultrasound wave propagation in complex heterogeneous environments). The recruited professor will join our team with the intention of taking a leadership role. He or she will direct the team’s research efforts using a variety of methodological approaches to 1/ address the mechanical properties of bone in relation to multi-level structural and functional aspects of bones, 2/ develop new approaches for diagnosing bone fragility, 3/ explore new topics (stability of bone and joint prostheses, bone consolidation) in collaboration with the orthopedic surgery department at the Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital and 4/ ensure transfer to the clinical and industrial sectors. The overall goal is to preserve and develop the current status of the team as international leaders in their field. The team is currently comprised of an Associate Professor (Quentin Grimal) and a CNRS research director (Pascal Laugier) as well as 4 CNRS researchers (J-G Minonzio, G. Renaud, A. Saïed, M. Talmant), 4 doctoral students and 3 post-doctoral fellows. Using ultrasound technology to characterize the elastic properties of bone and predict the in vivo risk of fracture has been a topic of significant scientific interest for the past 25 years. This is due in part to the safety of ultrasound approaches compared to the more often destructive character of mechanical or ionizing X-ray tests (for in vivo applications). In addition, ultrasound technologies are versatile and lend themselves well to exploring the anisotropic structure of bones at multiple levels (from the organ level to the microscopic level). Recent discoveries have resulted in significant advances in the direction of the field, such as quantitative scanning acoustic microscopy, ultrasound spectroscopy, non-linear acoustic methods and guided waves. Established research collaborations have facilitated the use of imaging techniques for spongy bone to diagnose osteoporosis. Our team collaborates with researchers around the world to explore new possibilities in ultrasound technology and to better understand the mechanisms of bone/ultrasound interactions, which are still largely unclear. The principle characteristic of ultrasound is its capacity to provide information regarding the characteristics of bone (elastic properties, microstructure) that are currently inaccessible to clinicians and that are crucial for improving the prediction of fracture risk and to improve patient management. The incidence of osteoporosis, which is linked to the general aging of the population, is increasing dramatically, and represents a considerable cost to the health system. The goal of our research is to develop X-ray or alternative ultrasound technologies to overcome current deficiencies in preventing osteoporotic fractures. This scientific field brings together mechanical engineers, acousticians, doctors and biologists working on clinical aspects and basic research questions, uniting complementary strategies. HOST LABORATORY UMRS 1146/UMR 7371 - Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging CONTACTS Research Pascal LAUGIER E-mail: [email protected] Teaching Hélène DUMONTET (undergraduate) E-mail: [email protected] Régis MARCHIANO (master's) E-mail: [email protected] MANDATORY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION As UPMC has opted for a paperless application procedure, please ensure that you follow the instructions below exactly to facilitate optimal handling of your application. Candidate registration will involve two steps: ● 1st step: from 10 am Monday, February 2, 2015 to 4 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2015 REGISTER your candidacy using the GALAXIE application, which can link: https://galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/antares/can/astree/index.jsp be found at the following ● 2nd step: from 10 am Monday, February 2, 2015 to midnight on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 REGISTER AND UPLOAD ALL FILES for your application at the following link: http://concours.upmc.fr The application must contain the following items, according to the current regulations (decrees of October 7, 2009), in PDF format: 1. a dated and signed declaration of candidacy, which can be downloaded on GALAXIE; 2. a clear copy of photo identification, front and back; 3. a curriculum vitae (cf. article 10 of title IV of the decree of October 7, 2009); 4. a diploma: doctorate, HDR (habilitation à diriger des recherches) or equivalent; 5. the thesis committee report approving the thesis defense/viva; 6. at least one representative example of the work, publications, articles and achievements cited in the CV; 7. additionally, for candidates who are applying in these cases: 7a) as a transfer: certification from the original institution confirming the quality of the professor or lecturer and active performance of the duties associated with the position for at least three years by the closing date for applications; 7b) for a secondment: recent certification from the current employer citing which category the candidate falls into as outlined by article 58-1 of decree No. 84-431 of June 6, 1984 concerning the status of research professors and the quality of the position holder in the context of the original position for at least three years at the closing date for applications; 7c) as a professor-researcher who holds a similar position in a country other than France that is equivalent to the advertised position and is therefore exempt from evaluation based on the list of qualifications: recent certification from the current employer citing the institution that the candidate belongs to, the duration of employment and the level of duties performed; 7d) under article 46-3: certification from the original employer establishing the quality of the full professor or associate professor as regulated by decree No. 84-431, modified on June 6, 1984, and the duration of employment, in accordance with article 46-3 of the aforementioned decree. Administrative documents in foreign languages must be translated into French. All relevant information regarding the professor-researcher recruitment can be found on the UPMC website at the following address, under the heading ACTUALITES (NEWS): http://www.upmc.fr If you have any questions, you can contact the administrative team at [email protected]. PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED