Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Physics, Materials Science, or Solid-State Chemistry (M/F).

Job Description

Missions

Participation in the GLASS project developed by PHOTONIS-EXOSENS.
The project aims to improve understanding of conduction mechanisms in lead-reduced glasses subjected to hydrogen heat treatment. A systematic physicochemical and structural characterization of samples manufactured using different processes will enable the establishment of structure–property correlations for the glass materials used. Particular attention will be paid to the study of electrical properties by impedance spectroscopy.

Activity

Conduct an in-depth literature review on reduced functionalized glasses.
Analyze the influence of reduction time and temperature on electrical properties (resistance, gain, saturation).
Perform structural and physicochemical characterization of materials before and after reduction using techniques such as impedance spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD).
Study surface nano-morphology using AFM and SEM microscopy.
Develop data analysis tools.
Analyze and synthesize results.
Write reports and scientific publications.
Contribute to the team's scientific activities (e.g., participation in seminars).

Your Profil

Skills

PhD in experimental physics, materials science, or solid-state chemistry.
Expertise in solid-state chemistry and/or physicochemistry.
Experience in impedance spectroscopy.
Data analysis skills.
Ability to design and structure a work plan.
Strong collaborative skills.
Proficiency in scientific English (reading, writing, speaking); a good level of French is an asset.

Your Work Environment

The Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (ICGM, www.icgm.fr
), Institute of Molecular Chemistry and Materials, is a Joint Research Unit (UMR 5253) created in January 2007 and supported by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), the Université de Montpellier, and the École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier. Located on the CNRS campus in Montpellier, ICGM is a multidisciplinary laboratory working in the fields of Energy, Environment, and Health. Organized into five departments, it includes 205 permanent staff members and hosts on average more than 230 non-permanent researchers (PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scientists, etc.).
The “ChV and Glasses” team, within the Department of Materials Chemistry, Nanostructures, and Materials for Energy (D4), consists of five permanent researchers and two research support staff. The team specializes in solid-state chemistry, amorphous materials and glasses, materials synthesis, physicochemistry, structural characterization (including in situ, operando, and/or large-scale facilities), and structure–property relationships.
The position is based at ICGM in Montpellier, and the project requires travel to PHOTONIS-EXOSENS in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France, typically for one or two weeks during the contract period.
The selected candidate (M/F) will be employed and paid by the CNRS, which applies the French law on secularism.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

From 3071€ gross per month, depending on experience.

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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