Research Engineer position (M/F) on 'Design and Development of a fuel cell (alcohol/O2) operating in extreme environments

Job Description

Missions

Hired at IC2MP UMR CNRS 7285 for a period of 18 months, the engineer (M/F) will be responsible for conducting an exhaustive literature review on the project, preparing the electrode materials for the fuel cell's anode and cathode, and then fabricating the membrane-electrode assemblies for the development and characterization of the fuel cell. The engineer (M/F) will also be responsible for data processing, analyzing results, and producing reports at each step of the process.

Activity

The “EPICE” project under the ASTRID program aims to develop and implement a direct alcohol oxidation fuel cell system for use in extreme environments. To this end, the following activities will be carried out by the Engineer (M/F):
- Literature review
- Membrane-electrode assembly
- Fabrication of electrodes and the system
- Physicochemical and electrochemical characterization of catalysts
- Evaluation of fuel cell performance
- Progress and final reports

Your Profil

Skills

- Engineering diploma in chemistry , Master's degree in chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, or related area.
- Experience in synthesis and characterization (physico-chemical and electrochemical) of nanomaterials and assessment of the kinetic parameters of reactions.
Have experience in membrane-electrodes assembly
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English.
-The candidate (M/F) must demonstrate scientific rigor, initiative and a strong ability to present and analyze results in writing and orally. The candidate (M/F) must demonstrate a critical mind, autonomy in work, and be a team worker.

Your Work Environment

The candidate (M/F) will work at the Institute of Chemistry of Environments and Materials in Poitiers (IC2MP), UMR 7285 CNRS - University of Poitiers, but in close collaboration with the two partners of the ASTRID EPICE project. The research carried out at IC2MP is part of a comprehensive eco-design approach (see: https://ic2mp.labo.univ-poitiers.fr/) that includes the design and development of active materials for energy conversion and storage. IC2MP thus has the working environment (research team, equipment, platform, etc.) to successfully carry out this mission, which involves several researchers within the ASTRID EPICE project consortium. The candidate (M/F) will work under the supervision of the scientific project manager at IC2MP.
The post is located in a sector subject to the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival be authorised by the competent MESR authority

Constraints and risks

- Handling of chemicals
-The candidate will follow the rules for the health and safety
-Frequent business trips to partners in France.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Between 2496,98 € et 2 662,14 € gross salary depending on the experiences

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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