6 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Subatech UMR 6457 IMT Atlantique, Université Bretagne-Loire, CNRS/IN2P3- Research Field
Chemistry
Computer science » Digital systems
Physics- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)- Country
France- Application Deadline
30 Jan 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Offer Starting Date
1 Sep 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Ph.D. project is on the mineralization of CO2 by magnesium oxide (MgO) minerals. The selected candidate will use atomistic simulations to explore mechanisms of Mg-carbonate formation on MgO (nano)minerals exposed to the atmosphere. This research aims to support direct air capture technologies for mitigating hikes in atmospheric CO2 levels, as well as advancing fundamental ideas on mineral growth.
The proposed project presents a high level of interdisciplinarity. It integrates concepts of chemistry/geochemistry, physics, molecular modeling as well as experiments in order to respond to environmental and industrial problems.
This PhD position is part of he European SEED programm and is for 36 months with an expected starting date in September 2024. The selected Ph.D student will spend 24 months in the molecular modeling group of the SUBATECH laboratory at IMT Atlantique (Nantes, France) and 12 months in the molecular geochemistry group at Umeå University (Sweden). The program imposes several conditions. Especially, the selected candidate must not have spent more than 12 of the last 36 months in France by January 31, 2024 (deadline for application). For more information on the Ph.D topic (topic ID: SEED-PhD-8-carbon-sequestration) and conditions and to apply, please see:
https://www.imt-atlantique.fr/en/research-innovation/phd/seed
Funding category: Financement de l'Union européenne
MSCA CONFUND SEED
PHD Country: France
Requirements
Specific Requirements
The successful candidate must have a master's degree in physical chemistry, computational chemistry, statistical physics or equivalent. Skills in programming languages (Python, C/C++, Fortran, etc.) are highly valued.
In addition, the selected candidate must not have lived in France for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Subatech UMR 6457 IMT Atlantique, Université Bretagne-Loire, CNRS/IN2P3
- Country
- France
- City
- Nantes
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.abg.asso.fr/fr/candidatOffres/show/id_offre/119235
STATUS: EXPIRED