Missions

This is a postdoctoral position focused on the synthesis and characterization of environmentally friendly polymers. It will take place at the ICPEES (Institute of Chemistry and Processes for Energy, Environment, and Health, UMR 7515 of the CNRS and the University of Strasbourg). The ICPEES has a total staff of around 130 people, including around 60 permanent staff and 70 non-permanent staff (doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff). The ICPEES is made up of three main departments, including the Polymer Engineering Department, which itself consists of two teams, one of which is the “BioTeam” led by Prof. Luc Avérous. The BioTeam focuses on experimental approaches aimed at designing systems based on biodegradable and/or renewable polymers for environmental and biomedical applications.

Activités

Responsibilities and expected outputs:
- To conduct, develop, and manage a research topic within the frame of the project
- Potential supervision of early-stage researchers
- Publication of results in high-impact journals
- Presentation of the results in reports/publications and during meetings (local or international)
This postdoctoral position is focused on polymer synthesis, biopolymer modifications, and characterization of biobased polymer materials, obtained from different building blocks (e.g., lignins).

Compétences

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and highly motivated, and able to take a creative and independent approach to scientific tasks. The successful candidate should have the necessary skills to conduct independent research in the field(s) covered by this project. Leadership and good communication skills are also important assets.
Other expectations:
- Previous experience in fields related to the project: chemical modification of biopolymers, polymer synthesis and characterization, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, bio-based/green polymers, etc.
- Hold a PhD and have sufficient research experience
- Have already published in high-impact journals (IF) on environmental and biomedical applications

Contexte de travail

The successful candidate will join the BioTeam, a renowned international research group (led by Professor Luc Avérous) based at ICPEES (Institute of Chemistry and Processes for Energy, Environment and Health, UMR 7515 of the CNRS and the University of Strasbourg). The University of Strasbourg is one of Europe's leading universities in the field of chemistry. The BioTeam focuses on experimental approaches aimed at designing biodegradable and/or renewable polymer-based systems for environmental and biomedical applications. This project is funded by our own resources. It will be developed in collaboration with an international company based in Strasbourg (Soprema – world leader in the field of waterproofing and insulation for buildings) as part of a joint research laboratory (Mutaxio) and in collaboration with other European university laboratories.
The candidate will find university catering facilities on site and easy access to the campus by public transport.

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

- There are no particular constraints or risks associated with this position, which will be carried out entirely on-site at the ICPEES Research Unit laboratories.

Informations complémentaires

The application could include: (i) the candidate's detailed CV, (ii) letters of intent, (iii) a list of publications, (iv) copies of degrees/certificates