Post-doctorate researcher (M/F) on the development of sono-electrocatalysis for green hydrogen and value-added chemicals production from biomass

24 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CNRS

Department

Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers

Research Field

Chemistry
Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

France

Application Deadline

13 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / ERC

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Recruited by the CNRS within the IC2MP for a 12-month period, the candidate will be responsible for:
- A bibliography study of transition metal materials for sono-electrolysis of bio-based substrates to green H2. (Bibliographic report at the end of the first trimester);
- Development and physicochemical and electrochemical characterization of anode nanomaterials and characterization of ultrasonic reactors for the oxidation of biomass.

This post-doctoral research contract is part of the ELOBIO European project (https://elobio.cnrs.fr/ ), whose consortium is made up of several European partners, including IC2MP. The aim of this project is to develop electrolysers coupled with ultrasound capable of simultaneously producing pure green H2 and value-added chemicals from renewable lignocellulosic biomass including lignocellulosic from wood/forestry and residues from agriculture, with low energy input. The proposed post-doctorate at IC2MP will involve the development of reactor setups, as well as physicochemical and electrochemical characterization of anode nanomaterials and characterization of ultrasonic reactors for the oxidation of biomass. This post-doctorate research will also enable the scaling-up of catalyst synthesis.

The candidate will work in Poitiers, at the Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), UMR 7285 CNRS - Université de Poitiers, on a strategic topic of energy transition within the framework of European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. The research developed at IC2MP is part of a global eco-design approach (see: https://ic2mp.labo.univ-poitiers.fr/ ) which includes the design and development of active materials for energy conversion and storage. The IC2MP has the working environment (research team, equipment, platform, etc.) to ensure the success of this mission, which involves researchers from the SAMCat team and MediaCat as part of the ELOBIO project consortium. The candidate will work under the supervision of the project's scientific managers at IC2MP within the ELOBIO Research consortium.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Basic

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

- PhD in electrochemistry/electrocatalysis or materials chemistry.
- Knowledge about sonochemistry would be appreciated.
- Solid experience in synthesis and characterization (physico-chemical and electrochemical) of nanomaterials for electrocatalytic reactions and determination of the kinetic parameters of these reactions.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills in English
- The candidate (M/F) must demonstrate scientific rigor, initiative and a strong ability to present and analyze results in writing and orally. The researcher (M/F) must demonstrate a critical mind, autonomy in work, and the ability to work in a team.

Additional comments

Profile required: Skills in synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for electrochemistry and/or electrocatalysis. Good knowledge in ultrasonics and its application in sonochemistry. The candidate should be familiar with physicochemical and electrochemical characterization methods for the hydrogen evolution reaction. The candidate must demonstrate scientific rigor and curiosity, initiative and a strong ability to present and analyze results both orally and in writing. The researcher must demonstrate critical thinking skills, autonomy and the ability to work as part of a team.

Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7285-CARNOE-037/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers

Country

France

City

POITIERS

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR7285-CARNOE-037/Candidater.aspx

Contact

City

POITIERS

Website

http://ic2mp.labo.univ-poitiers.fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED