Post-doctorant (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

The recruited candidate will be responsible for developing materials and photocatalytic conditions for selective reactions, such as green hydrogen production or demethylation reactions from biomass.
Two approaches will be explored: heterogeneous photocatalysis using semiconductor nanoparticles (sensitized or not with grafted dyes) and homogeneous photocatalysis.
We are looking for a candidate capable of independently leading this project while working in close synergy with partners.

Activity

Activities:
Design and synthesis of photocatalytic materials
Development of semiconductor nanoparticles (sensitized or not with grafted dyes) and molecular systems for homogeneous photocatalysis.
Physico-chemical characterization
Structural, optical, and electronic analysis of materials (spectroscopies, microscopies, electrochemistry, etc.) to establish structure–property–activity relationships.
Development and optimization of reaction conditions
Optimization of photocatalytic protocols for selective reactions such as green hydrogen production or demethylation of biomass-derived substrates, focusing on yield, selectivity, and stability.
Investigation of reaction mechanisms and charge transfer processes to identify scientific bottlenecks and propose strategies for improvement.
Scientific project management
Planning experiments, analyzing results, writing reports and publications, and valorizing outcomes.
Collaborative work: coordination and regular interaction with academic and/or industrial partners, participation in consortium meetings, and contribution to project deliverables.

Your Profil

Skills

Photocatalysis and materials chemistry: expertise in heterogeneous and homogeneous photocatalysts, semiconductor nanoparticles, and dye grafting.
Materials characterization: spectroscopies (UV-Vis, IR, Raman…), microscopies (TEM, SEM), electrochemistry, and other relevant physico-chemical techniques.
Chemical process development: optimization of reaction conditions, analysis of yield and selectivity.
Mechanistic analysis: understanding charge transfer processes and reaction mechanisms in photocatalysis.

Your Work Environment

The position is based in a chemistry laboratory recognized for its work in energy storage and conversion. The integrated team is renowned for its research in photovoltaics and photocatalysis, combining fundamental science with applications such as green hydrogen production and biomass valorization.
The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, including chemists, physicists, and process engineers, with regular interactions to develop innovative and complementary approaches.
The environment encourages scientific autonomy, initiative, and responsibility, while providing a framework for the development of new photocatalytic materials and methodologies.
Access to advanced technical platforms (synthesis, characterization, electrochemistry, microscopy, and spectroscopy) enables a rigorous and innovative approach to both fundamental and applied questions. Collaborations are expected, particularly in the synthesis of promising materials and in spectroscopic techniques such as EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance).

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

between 3041,58€ and 3467,33€/month gross

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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