PhD thesis in heterogeneous catalysis (M/F)
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
This offer is available in English version
This offer is open to people with a document recognizing their status as a disabled worker.
Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
69626 VILLEURBANNE
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 23 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
This thesis project focuses on the development of catalysts for the hydrogenation of CO/CO₂ into methanol, and even other oxygenates such as dimethyl ether, as part of a national project (PEPR) on 'e-biofuels'. It follows on from our work on ultra-dispersed Mo/TiO2 catalysts, which we are currently continuing with Re/oxide systems. This subject involves the preparation (impregnation, precipitation, etc.) and advanced characterisation (IR, Raman, XAS, TEM, etc.) of metal/oxide catalysts for the synthesis of oxygenates from CO and/or CO2, and mechanistic studies including operando spectroscopy and possibly numerical simulations (microkinetics, DFT). The objective is to discover new eco-efficient catalytic phases that are resistant to variable syngas compositions (CO/CO₂/H₂).
Your Work Environment
The work will be carried out at the Institute for Research on Catalysis and the Environment in Lyon, a laboratory located on the Doua campus (2 Avenue Albert Einstein, Villeurbanne) with a staff of approximately 200 people. The host team is called 'Catalysis for Energy Transition' (CATREN) and is led by Dorothée Laurenti and Laurent Piccolo.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
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 | UMR5256-CHRPIC-008 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Coordination chemistry, catalysis, interfaces, and processes |
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.
Create your alert
Don't miss any opportunity to find the job that's right for you. Register for free and receive new vacancies directly in your mailbox.