Liquid Metals for Stable Catalysis (M/F)
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Unité de Catalyse et de Chimie du Solide
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
59655 VILLENEUVE D ASCQ
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 07 April 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
As part of a collaborative research project between the University of Lille (UCCS), the Catalysis and Spectroscopy Laboratory in Caen (LCS), and IPCMS in Strasbourg, the PhD work will focus on the development of new hybrid catalysts combining zeolites and liquid metals for the conversion of platform molecules (e.g., methanol) into high-value hydrocarbons.
The project aims to significantly enhance the stability of zeolites under severe reaction conditions (400–700 °C) through the incorporation of low-melting-point metals or alloys (Ga, In, Bi, etc.). The PhD candidate will work on the synthesis of new materials, the study of deactivation mechanisms (coke formation), and the identification of the active sites involved.
Experimental work will include:
• preparation of micro- and mesoporous zeolites
• incorporation of liquid metals into the catalytic matrix
• advanced characterization (operando DRIFTS, Raman, XRD, adsorption, microscopy)
• kinetic studies under continuous and transient regimes
• in situ observation of deactivation and decoking by environmental TEM (Strasbourg)
This project aims to develop next-generation catalytic materials with exceptional stability for key applications.
Your Work Environment
The Catalysis and Solid-State Chemistry Unit (UCCS, UMR 8181 CNRS) includes 105 researchers and faculty members, 32 technical and administrative staff, approximately 80 PhD students, and 20 postdoctoral researchers. The unit is spread across several sites in the Lille area.
The PhD candidate will be based in Villeneuve d'Ascq (University of Lille / École Centrale de Lille) under the supervision of Dr. Vitaly Ordomsky. Catalyst synthesis will be carried out at the Catalysis Pilot Hall and at École Centrale, while operando spectroscopic characterizations and kinetic experiments will be conducted in Building C3.
As part of the consortium, research stays and meetings will be organized at LCS (Caen) and IPCMS (Strasbourg). The PhD candidate will participate in progress meetings as well as national and international conferences to present research results.
The position falls within a sector subject to the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires prior authorization from 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 | UMR8181-VITORD-012 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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