PhD in Materials Chemistry (M/F)
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- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
MULHOUSE ()
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 13 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
Surface modification offers the possibility to physically or chemically change the surface of a material in order to provide a new property. Among the procedures for surface modification, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) of polymerizable precursors, commonly referred as plasma polymerization offers several advantages when compared to other strategies (1). For instance, it is performed in the absence of solvents and catalysts, since reactive species are generated from a vapor phase and can recombine on virtually any surface. The chemical nature of the surface is well-known to play a role in the good
attachment of the plasma polymer to the substrate. However, there is an absence of studies and effort dedicated to isolate the phenomena involved in the plasma polymer growth. This thesis aims to evaluate the influence of photoinitiators, grafted on the surface of a substrate, in the mechanisms of formation of plasma polymers. It aims to identify how plasma polymers growth kinetics and structures are affected by the presence of a photoinitiator on the substrate. The project thus involves the understanding of fundamental aspects of the deposition and growth of plasma polymers that can be further directed to generate original and in situ bottom-up processing strategies. This thesis is part of the research project PHOTOPLASMA, financed by the French National Research Agency.
(1) Carneiro de Oliveira, J.; Meireles Brioude, M. de et al., Plasma polymerization in the design of new materials: looking through the lens of maleic anhydride plasma polymers. Materials Today Chemistry 2022, 23, 100646.
Your Work Environment
The PhD candidate (M/F) will join the Interface and Multidimensional Materials research axis of IS2M in Mulhouse. IS2M is a joint research unit of the CNRS and the University of Haute-Alsace (UHA) (UMR 7361) specialized in materials science. The institute brings together expertise in physics, chemistry, nanoscience, and materials engineering. For more information about IS2M, please feel free to visit the website: https://www.is2m.uha.fr/.
The PhD candidate (M/F) will be affiliated with the Doctoral School of Physics and Physical Chemistry (ED182), which is jointly accredited by the University of Strasbourg (Unistra) and UHA. The PhD candidate (M/F) will be supervised by Jamerson Carneiro de Oliveira and Vincent Roucoules, specialists in the field of plasma polymerization and plasma/surface interactions.
The candidate (M/F) must hold an engineering degree and/or a Master's degree in polymer chemistry, physical chemistry, or materials science. The position requires good oral and written communication skills (English level B2). We are looking for a candidate (M/F) who will be committed to their project, curious, capable of working with a certain degree of autonomy, and highly motivated to develop their skills.
The position is in a sector related to the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST) and therefore requires, in accordance with regulations, that your arrival be authorized by the competent authority of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR).
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 | UMR7361-JAMCAR-002 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Materials, nanomaterials and processes chemistry |
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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