General information
Offer title : Post Doc position (M/F) Fundamentals and synthesis of flexible nanozeolites (H/F)
Reference : UMR6506-MARLEC-025
Number of position : 1
Workplace : CAEN
Date of publication : 03 July 2025
Type of Contract : Researcher in FTC
Contract Period : 24 months
Expected date of employment : 1 October 2025
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : Between 3021,50 et 4208,37 € brut mensuel according on experience
Desired level of education : Doctorate
Experience required : 1 to 4 years
Section(s) CN : 01 - Interactions, particles, nuclei, from laboratory to cosmos
Missions
The LCS seeking a highly qualified and motivated post-doctoral researcher for a project focused on the development of flexible nanozeolites. This position offers a unique opportunity to explore the structural dynamics of nanozeolites under varying conditions and contribute to advancing green synthesis techniques.
Activities
The research will center around high Al-containing nanozeolites with abundant water to control the population of cationic sites and different T-atoms. The project aims to understand the structural flexibility of organic template-free zeolite nanocrystals. Flexibility will be explored across zeolites with small, medium, and large pores and cages, driven by the movement of cations under specific conditions.
Skills
• PhD in chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
Experience in zeolite synthesis, structural characterization, or related areas.
Familiarity with characterization techniques such as XRD, TEM, SEM, and spectroscopic methods.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Work Context
The project will take place within the framework of the ERC Advanced Grant ERC-2021-ADG (101054004): ZEOLIghT” Dual challenges in the discovery and sustainability of nanozeolites: controlling defect sites and structural flexibility- CNRS managed by Dr. Svetlana Mintova (Director of Recherche, CNRS, LCS UMR 6506, Caen). The work will be carried out at LCS - Laboratoire Catalyse & Spectrochimie (https://www.lcs.ensicaen.fr) located in Caen (Normandy).
The LCS has built its reputation on the preparation of zeolites and related porous materials. The selected candidate will be attached to UMR6506.