Missions

The post-doctoral researcher will take part in the PEPR RADICAL project, the general aim of which is to develop a competitive and eco-responsible aqueous redox-flow battery with circulating electrolytes, based on organic compounds.

In this project, the post-doctoral researcher will carry out molecular simulations to study the chemical stability in aqueous media of the organic species proposed for the redox reactions.

Activités

The post-doc will contribute to various aspects of the project such as :
- developing new theoretical approaches for modelling the properties of electrolytes
- carrying out molecular dynamics simulations
- developing codes to analyse these simulations (using existing tools in the laboratory)
- collaborating with other project participants and experimentalists
- writing publications and taking part in conferences

Compétences

At the start of the project, candidates must hold a PhD in physical chemistry or physics, and have research skills related to the project's theme and activities. Good experience in molecular simulation and/or machine-learning is required, as well as good knowledge of the associated theoretical tools (statistical physics of liquids, etc.); experience in programming such as: Python, Fortran, C, C++, ...). A good command of spoken and written English is required.

Contexte de travail

The PHENIX laboratory (Physical chemistry of electrolytes and interfacial nanosystems) is a joint research unit between the CNRS and Sorbonne University. It is located on the Pierre and Marie Curie campus in central Paris. It is made up of ~90-100 researchers, teacher-researchers, PhD students and post-docs, and conducts research in the fields of energy (electrochemical storage, recycling, etc.), health (nanoparticles for imaging, etc.) and the environment (waste storage, water treatment, etc.).

The post-doctoral researcher will be part of the Electrochemistry and Ionic Liquids team and will carry out his/her research as part of the RADICAL project. He/she will have access to the computing resources of the laboratory and the university.

The position is located in a sector covered by the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival be authorised by the relevant MESR authority.

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.