M/F Post-doctorant.e « Contrôle stéréochimique en polymérisation sans pétrole à l'aide de nouveaux catalyseurs chiraux pour la synthèse de polyesters dégradables »

CNRS, France

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Pessac, AQUITAINE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 18 Apr 2024

29 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Laboratoire de chimie des polymères organiques
Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Physics » Chemical physics
Physics » Biophysics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

France
Application Deadline

18 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 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

Economic constraints and societal issues call for rational design and alternative synthesis methods for polymer materials, in particular to meet the need for more virtuous end-of-life management, guaranteeing appropriate performance in the intended application. The aim of this research project is to develop a new strategy to meet this challenge and reduce the environmental footprint of polymers. The aim is to use chiral catalysts, with scalable properties, for ring-opening polymerization reactions of lactide, a monomer of non-fossil origin. These new catalysts are expected to induce stereochemical control of polymerization, i.e., creating stereocontrolled sequences using lactide in its racemic version. The aim is thus to design bio-sourced polymers that are easily degradable and have modulable thermomechanical properties. Particular attention will be paid to rationalizing the effects of catalyst structure on polymerization performance and mode of action.

Synthesis and purification of polymers
Kinetic study of polymerization reactions
Analysis and evaluation of the physico-chemical properties of the synthesized polymers
Writing of reports and articles

The Laboratory of Organic Polymer Chemistry (LCPO) is a joint research unit attached to the CNRS, the University of Bordeaux and the Bordeaux Polytechnic Institute (http://www.lcpo.fr ). The LCPO is composed of 4 research teams and includes about 150 people, including about 50 permanent staff.

With more than 30 years of experience in polymer chemistry, the LCPO's research aims at :
- develop innovative methodologies for the precision synthesis of polymers, using biomimetic and/or green chemistry approaches
- develop functional polymeric materials by macromolecular engineering and self-assembly, particularly in the fields of renewable materials, health and energy
- to establish permanent links with the socio-economic world.

The candidate recruited will be under the supervision of Daniel Taton within Team 1 of the LCPO. He/she will work within the framework of the "post-Petroleum Materials" project, coordinated by Prof. Daniel Taton of the LCPO in Bordeaux. This project will be carried out in close collaboration with Dr. Gilles Guichard of the CBMM Laboratory in Bordeaux, located on the IECB premises. He/she will hold a PhD degree, preferably with expertise in Polymer Synthesis.


Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Physics » Chemical physics
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Physics » Biophysics
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Aptitude in molecular chemistry and macromolecular synthesis.
Knowledge of mass and solution polymerization techniques.
Knowledge of polymer characterization techniques (SEC, DSC, NMR, etc.).


Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5629-DANTAT-008/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Laboratoire de chimie des polymères organiques
Country
France
City
PESSAC
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR5629-DANTAT-008/Candidater.aspx

Contact
City

PESSAC
Website

http://www.lcpo.fr

STATUS: EXPIRED

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