Postdoc M/F in computational photochemistry
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 12 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire de Chimie et Physique Quantiques
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
31062 TOULOUSE
Contract Duration
12 months
Date of Hire
01/11/2026
Remuneration
4200
Apply Application Deadline : 11 August 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
Redox photocatalysis based on organic photocatalysts (PC) is thriving, particularly using PCs of the cyanoarene family (e.g. 4CzIPN). Following photoexcitation of PC and reductive quenching of *PC by a sacrificial electron donor, PC• — is photoexcited to populate *PC• —, a strongly reducing species able to reduce unactivated substrates such as chlorobenzene. Dehalogenation of aromatic compounds indeed presents significant industrial and environmental challenges and issues.
In this context, the postdoc (M/F) will model the processes taking place in this type of chemistry. This project is based on the study of the topology of potential energy surfaces in the excited states (static electronic structure calculations), in connection with the reactivity (dynamic calculations).
Activity
- quantum chemistry calculations (static and dynamic)
- literature related to the topic
- communication of the results (group and lab seminars, conferences, publications)
- autonomy is expected across all tasks, related to the level of experience
Your Profil
Skills
- Ph.D. in the quantum chemistry of excited states, defended between 2019 and 2024 (2-7 years of experience)
- fluent English or French
- python programming skills are desirable
Your Work Environment
The Laboratoire de Chimie et Physique Quantiques (UMR5626 Université de Toulouse / CNRS) is located in Toulouse on the Paul Sabatier campus, within the physics institute FeRMI. It gathers about 40 people (among which about 20 staff members) working in different areas of basic and applied theoretical chemistry.
The postdoc will be hosted in the Theoretical and Computational Photochemistry group, that specializes in particular in the characterization of the topology of potential energy surfaces in the excited state, in connection with molecular photophysical properties and photoreactivity. The calculations will be run on the lab cluster or on the regional HPC (CALMIP).
Constraints and risks
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Compensation and benefits
Compensation
4200
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 | UMR5626-ISADIX-003 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Physical chemistry, theoretical and analytic |
| Relevant experience | 5 to 10 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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