M/F Postdoctoral Researcher in Process Engineering – Development of a Prototype for the Recycling of Brominated and Antimony-Containing Plastics
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 10 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75005 PARIS 05
Contract Duration
10 mounth
Date of Hire
01/07/2026
Remuneration
Starting from €3,131 gross monthly, depending on experience.
Apply Application Deadline : 01 June 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
Design, assembly, commissioning, and testing of a prototype dedicated to the recycling of brominated/antimony-containing plastics.
The prototype will consist of various unit operations, including solvation, extraction, filtration, precipitation, regeneration, and distillation, which will need to be investigated, modelled, and optimized.
Activity
• Conduct experimental trials on polymer treatment (100 g to 1 kg per batch).
• Contribute to the design, installation, qualification, and commissioning of the prototype, as well as to the improvement of its constituent unit operations.
• Perform mass and energy balances of the process and analyze performance (yields, phase composition, and product purity).
• Develop and utilize a digital twin of the process (simulation and modelling) for scale-up purposes.
• Write progress reports, contribute to scientific dissemination (publications, presentations), and engage with project partners.
Your Profil
Skills
Strong experimental skills in solution chemistry and in the analysis of liquid and solid phases.
Proficiency in mass and energy balances, with an interest in process scale-up.
Skills in process simulation (e.g., Aspen Hysys/ProSim, DWSIM, COMSOL Multiphysics, CFD are a plus).
Autonomy, scientific rigor, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Your Work Environment
The PRODIGE project is part of the development of an innovative chemical recycling process for brominated and antimony-containing plastics from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). It aims to design and study a recycling prototype based on dissolution, leaching, and selective precipitation pathways, operating at moderate temperature and ambient pressure, in order to separate and recover valuable components (plastics, antimony, and brominated compounds). The postdoctoral researcher will directly contribute to scaling up the process (from laboratory scale to a prototype processing 1 kg of plastic per batch) and to increasing the technology readiness level (TRL 2 to 4).
Constraints and risks
Handling of chemicals, operation of equipment, and waste management, with mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE), in compliance with the institution's HSE regulations.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Starting from €3,131 gross monthly, depending on experience.
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
| Offer reference | UMR8247-FREROU-004 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Materials, nanomaterials and processes chemistry |
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
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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