Missions

The objective of the project will be to develop new hyperpolarized NMR methodologies applied to the study of complex materials such as heterogeneous catalysts or drugs. This will involve implementing i) new strategies for sample formulation (by developing new polarization sources such as radicals or polarizing matrices) and ii) developing new methods and multi-nuclear, multi-dimensional NMR pulse sequences that will enable sample analysis.

Activities

Développement et mise en œuvre d'expériences RMN DNP MAS
Simulations numériques de transport de la polarisation
Simulations numériques des expériences RMN
Interprétation et mises en valeur des résultats
Contribution aux tâches communes du laboratoire
Encadrement des étudiants en thèse et des stagiaires

Skills

Expertise in solid-state NMR spectroscopy and DNP
In-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of NMR and DNP
In-depth knowledge of physical chemistry
Fluency in English
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment

Work Context

The project will be developed at the Very High Field NMR Center in Lyon, a research unit affiliated with the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, the CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research), and Lyon-1 University. Working environment: The High Field NMR Center in Lyon houses two DNP systems operating at 400 MHz WB / 263 GHz and 800 MHz WB / 527 GHz. Both instruments are equipped with 3.2 and 1.3 mm DNP probes. A 0.7 mm DNP probe is also available on the 800 MHz instrument. In addition, the center houses three other NMR spectrometers (500 MHz WB, 800 MHz NB, and 1000 MHz), all equipped with solid-state NMR hardware. The CRMN's NMR research groups are internationally recognized, particularly in the field of solid-state NMR of materials, proteins, and small molecules, as well as in the field of hyperpolarization techniques. The project will be carried out in an international environment, using equipment that is unique in the world.

Constraints and risks

None