Missions

Institut de Chimie Physique, Orsay / Université Paris-Saclay is seeking a highly motivated candidate with expertise in oxide material synthesis under inert atmospheres (Schlenk technique), physical chemistry, CO₂ reduction, and photoelectrochemical cells (PEC).
This position offers the opportunity to work on a European project in collaboration with top academic and industrial partners across Europe. A solid experience in oxide synthesis under inert conditions (Schlenk technique) will be a key asset for this role. If you are passionate about innovative research and eager to contribute to advancing sustainable energy solutions, we look forward to your application!
The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for synthesizing materials, characterizing them, and evaluating their photoelectrocatalytic performance. They will be expected to manage the project according to defined deadlines, including preparing monthly reports in English. The candidate will also serve as a liaison between project partners and will present results to the project coordinators.

Activités

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for the synthesis of materials, their characterization, and the evaluation of their photoelectrocatalytic performance. He/She will ensure the proper progress of the project by meeting established deadlines and preparing monthly reports in English. The candidate will also serve as a liaison between the project partners and will present the obtained results to the project leaders.

Compétences

You hold a PhD in physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or a related field. You have solid hands-on experience in material synthesis under inert atmosphere using the Schlenk technique. Experience in the preparation of photoactive electrodes and/or in photoelectrochemistry would be considered an asset. The position requires a high level of experimental skills to operate sophisticated instruments, as well as strong analytical abilities to interpret measured data and design innovative experiments. You are a team player, with strengths in taking personal responsibility, a strong motivation for innovation, excellence, and flexibility to work and achieve results. Strong communication skills in English are essential. Proficiency in French is not required.

Contexte de travail

The Institute de Chimie Physique, UMR 8000 CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay provides full characterization equipment, which includes the majority of the necessary equipment for the project, such as TEM, Time-Resolved Photoluminescence spectroscopy (TRPL, ns), Transient Absorption Spectroscopy (TAS, ps, fs), photocatalytic reactors, gas-chromatography coupled mass-spectroscopy (GC-MS), MicroGC, (photo)-electrochemical cell, Photon-to-Current Efficiency (IPCE) measurement with an action-spectra analysis (tuneable from the UV to the NIR), UV-visible spectroscopy (for solid and liquid) and FTIR spectrometer.