Informations générales
Intitulé de l'offre : M/F PhD "macromolecular synthesis combining naturalness and programmed end-of-life: towards sustainable polymers for cosmetic applications" (H/F)
Référence : UMR5629-SEVSAI-030
Nombre de Postes : 1
Lieu de travail : PESSAC
Date de publication : lundi 26 mai 2025
Type de contrat : CDD Doctorant
Durée du contrat : 36 mois
Date de début de la thèse : 1 septembre 2025
Quotité de travail : Complet
Rémunération : 2200 gross monthly
Section(s) CN : 11 - Matière molle : synthèse, élaboration, assemblages, structure, propriétés, fonctions
Description du sujet de thèse
Economic constraints and societal challenges require a more rational design and alternative synthesis methods for polymers, in order to meet the need for more sustainable end-of-life management while ensuring optimal performance during use.
This PhD project aims to develop environmentally friendly synthesis methods to create a platform of degradable polymers, while avoiding the use of petroleum as a base resource for monomers. The objective is to design bio-based polymers incorporating appropriate functional groups into their backbone to enable easy degradation after use in application.
The thesis will be carried out at LCPO in Bordeaux, in close collaboration with L'Oréal, as part of the joint laboratory between LCPO and L'Oréal Advanced Research.
Contexte de travail
The Laboratory of Organic Polymer Chemistry (LCPO) is a joint research unit attached to the CNRS, the University of Bordeaux and the Bordeaux Polytechnic Institute (http://www.lcpo.fr). The LCPO is composed of 4 research teams and includes about 150 people, including about 50 permanent staff.
With more than 30 years of experience in polymer chemistry, the LCPO's research aims at:
- developing innovative methodologies for the precision synthesis of polymers, using biomimetic and/or green chemistry approaches
- developing functional polymeric materials by macromolecular engineering and self-assembly, particularly in the fields of renewable materials, health and energy
- establishing permanent links with the socio-economic world.
The candidate recruited will be under the supervision of Daniel Taton within Team 1 of the LCPO. He/she will work within the framework of the "post-Petroleum Materials" project, coordinated by Prof. Daniel Taton of the LCPO in Bordeaux. He/she will hold a PhD degree, preferably with expertise in Polymer Synthesis.
Team 1, entitled “Catalyses and Polymerization Engineering”, is headed by Frédéric Peruch. The team develops alternative strategies for the synthesis of “tailor-made” polymers:
- the design of activation or catalysis systems for highly selective polymerization reactions
- development of recyclable, bio-inspired catalytic nano-reactors operating in aqueous media
- engineering polymers, nanoparticles and nanostructures for targeted functions and applications.