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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental pollutants whose toxicokinetics (TK) and mechanisms of action remain poorly understood, particularly regarding their passage through critical biological barriers. This PhD project aims to decipher the molecular mechanisms governing the interactions of PFAS with the placental and renal barriers at the atomic scale. The objective is to overcome the limitations of current models by simulating the precise physicochemical events underlying both passive permeation and active transport.

The project will rely on advanced computational chemistry and molecular dynamics (MD) techniques, structured around three key axes:

  • Passive Permeation Modeling: Using the Memcross protocol and the Accelerated Weight Histogram (AWH) algorithm, the student will calculate the free energy profiles (Potential of Mean Force - PMF) of various PFAS crossing lipid bilayers. This will a...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: Limoges, France
    Posted: June 15, 2026
    Deadline: July 25, 2026