PhD Position: M/F Design and development of catalysts based on abundant metals for reactions of nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide with hydrocarbons.
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire de chimie de coordination
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
31077 TOULOUSE
Contract Duration
36 months
Date of Hire
01/11/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 23 September 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
The primary objective of this collaborative research project between the United States and France is to design and develop new catalysts based on abundant transition metals capable of activating and transforming nitrous oxide (N₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂)—two potent greenhouse gases—into high-value-added compounds such as alcohols, epoxides, and polycarbonates. The project will explore bimetallic coordination strategies to enhance small-molecule activation, combining computational modeling, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, and operando spectroscopy in an integrated approach.
Your Work Environment
The successful candidate will join the Catalysis and Fine Chemistry team at the CNRS Coordination Chemistry Laboratory in Toulouse. The team conducts fundamental research with potential applications in the field of catalysis. Its research aims to explore new catalytic concepts (such as confinement effects, bimetallic catalysis, and single-atom catalysis) and design novel catalytic systems; more recently, the team has been developing specialized catalysis tools through collaborations, particularly using continuous-flow chemistry approaches. Key research areas include the activation of small molecules—especially for energy applications—and the functionalization of bio-based molecules. This position is part of an ANR-funded project in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma, aimed at developing catalytic systems for the activation of small molecules such as N2O and CO2
Constraints and risks
The position involves potential exposure to chemical hazards.
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 | UPR8241-JERDUR-004 |
|---|---|
| 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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