Research Engineer (M/F) – Optimization of Inorganic Catalysts for Catalytic Hydrogen Combustion", 12 months fixed term
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- IT in FTC
- 12 months
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon
Contract Type
IT in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
69626 VILLEURBANNE
Contract Duration
12 months
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
starting from 3175 euros depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 25 August 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
Hydrogen is emerging as a key solution for decarbonizing industry and heating, whether used pure or blended with fossil fuels. Its combustion, which is exothermic and produces only water, offers a major advantage. However, its explosive nature (at concentrations as low as 4% in air) limits its deployment, particularly in industrial and domestic applications.
Catalytic combustion of hydrogen (CCH) provides a safer alternative:
Operates at low temperatures (from room temperature, thanks to reduced noble metal catalysts)
Flameless, CO₂-free, and features self-ignition (no spark required)
Compatible with lean hydrogen mixtures (below the explosivity threshold)
Activity
As part of the development of new room-temperature active catalysts, you will be responsible for:
Synthesizing inorganic catalysts and performing metal deposition.
Characterizing the obtained phases using available laboratory techniques (XRD, SEM-TEM, XPS, calorimetry).
Designing and conducting CCH experiments on IRCELYON's test bench, coupled with online gas chromatography (GC).
Your Profil
Skills
preffered PhD in Chemistry less than 3 years
Key Skills:
Synthesis of inorganic materials (solid-state and solution routes).
Characterization (XRD, SEM-TEM, XPS, calorimetry).
Heterogeneous gas-phase catalysis.
Your Work Environment
IRCELYON is a joint research unit between CNRS and the University of Lyon, bringing together expertise in heterogeneous catalysis from the Lyon region to form the largest catalysis laboratory in France and Europe. With 115 permanent researchers and an equivalent number of PhD students and post-doctoral researchers, this academic laboratory is fully dedicated to heterogeneous processes, with research activities focused on sustainable development challenges.
The C'Durable team operates at the intersection of societal challenges related to biomass valorization and renewable energy production and consumption.
Benefits:
44 days of leave/RTT per year + flexible working hours.
Mobility: 75% reimbursement of transport costs + sustainable mobility allowance (up to €300/year).
Training: Access to tailored programs.
Social: Partial health insurance coverage + access to the CNRS Economic and Social Action Committee (after 6 months).
Location: Site accessible by public transport + private parking.
Salary: Starting from €3,175 gross/month (depending on experience).
Contract Type: Fixed-term Research Engineer position (M/F).
Constraints and risks
no risk identified
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
starting from 3175 euros 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
| Offer reference | UMR5256-ADEMES-006 |
|---|---|
| Line of business | Chemical Sciences and Materials Sciences |
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
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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