Missions

The subject concerns the study of new nanoporous MOF-type solids for cryogenic and/or pressurized gas storage, particularly hydrogen.

Activités

Initially, the study involves measuring performance data on storage capacity and adsorption and desorption rates. Subsequently, the data will be modeled using ad hoc models. The porous solids will be provided by other students/researchers. The measurements will be carried out using equipment available to the team, in particular manometric instruments. Part of the activity will be devoted to determining and optimizing measurement protocols, drawing on the expertise of researchers, in particular the head of the team's adsorption platform. The post-doc will be required to produce technical reports, participate in contract meetings, and present the results.

Compétences

Training in inorganic materials and heterogeneous catalysis.
Experience in materials synthesis and experimental measurements.
Training and experience in kinetic modeling.
Analysis of scientific literature.
Fluency in spoken and written English.

Contexte de travail

The study is part of the European AMBHER program.
Recognizing that hydrogen produced from electrolysers is the most appropriate green energy vector, the EU-funded AMBHER project aims to provide a solution to the issue of long- and short-term green hydrogen storage. Initially, it will develop advanced materials (catalysts and membranes) for the synthesis of ammonia (NH3) using a cost-effective and resource-efficient process in a membrane reactor. It will then focus on addressing the economic, societal, and technological concerns arising from the storage of seasonal renewable energy in the form of green ammonia. Finally, it will develop new nanoporous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and a cryogenic tank capable of containing stacks of MOFs for short-term hydrogen storage.

IRCELYON (CNRS-Lyon University) brings together the forces in heterogeneous catalysis of the Lyon region, with around one hundred permanent staff from the CNRS and at least as many students, interns, post-docs and guest researchers from around thirty different countries. The specificity of the ING team, headed by Drs Farrusseng and Schuurman, lies in the mastery and the desire to cover the value chain of the integration of a catalytic process, from the molecular scale to the demonstrator. Modeling in general and more particularly micro-kinetic modeling constitutes the backbone of methodological developments within the team. The group aims for fundamental understanding of structure-activity relationships and strives towards more openness in science & teaching. See the webpage of the group for more information: https://www.ircelyon.univ-lyon1.fr/team/ing/

What we offer:
A stimulating work environment in contact with research staff.
An on-site company restaurant offering lunch at a preferential price.
Partial reimbursement of transportation costs (75%) + sustainable mobility allowance.
A site accessible by public transportation + private parking.

Le poste se situe dans un secteur relevant de la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique (PPST), et nécessite donc, conformément à la réglementation, que votre arrivée soit autorisée par l'autorité compétente du MESR.

Contraintes et risques

No specific risks