Researcher (M/F) with experience on material science: synthesis, process optimization and their application in heterogeneous catalysis for the production of long chain hydrocarbons via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process

30 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CNRS

Department

Institut de Chimie et Procédés pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé

Research Field

Chemistry
Physics
Technology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

19 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 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 candidate will be responsible for the synthesis of new metal supported on depleted uranium oxide catalysts for downstream application in catalysis.
The Researcher will supervise the complete materials and processes characterization throughout all main characterization facilities available at the research team and for the further optimization process.

- Preparation of supported metal on depleted uranium oxide catalysts containing defects
- Determine the chemico-physical and morphological properties of all synthesized materials
- Design and set up of the catalytic tests (at low pressure up to 4 bar) and evaluation of the catalyst performance in the production of long chain hydrocarbons
- Interpretation of the catalytic performance outcomes and analytic results
- Disseminate and promote the results of his/her scientific activity
- Write reports in English for internal assessment and publications,
- Disseminate the results of his/her research activity through meetings (internal and external), colloquia
- Supervise students (doctoral students, masters)

The Institute of Chemistry and Processes for Energy, Environment and Health (ICPEES), is a joint research unit under the supervision of the CNRS and the University of Strasbourg (UMR7515). Its staff includes about sixty permanents researchers and, more than 80 non-permanent researchers, among doctoral students, post-docs and other fixed-term contracts. The institute has a world-renowned know-how in the field of materials development and their application to various catalytic processes including industrially relevant transformations (in collaboration with various companies).
The researcher will be part of the team of Nanomaterials, Catalysis and Interfaces under the supervision of Dr. Cuong PHAM-HUU, Director of research CNRS, and Dr. Jean-Mario NHUT, Research engineer CNRS. The researcher will also participate in the scientific discussions for planning his research activity in the team and optimize the results of his activity regarding further dissemination.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Technology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Basic

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in:
- in-depth knowledge of the main characterization techniques for solid materials and more specifically for carbon-based catalysts characterization would be highly appreciated
- extensive knowledge in the field of synthesis and characterization of solid materials based would be recommended
- knowledge of catalytic tests, especially in the field of heterogeneous catalysis, and knowledge for operating catalytic process under inductive heating mode

Knowledge of the work environment:
- fundamental knowledge in the field of material science
- fundamental knowledge of the main skills for operating catalytic setup
- work in a team while being as much as possible independent while making research activity
- English level C1 or C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (indicate TOEIC level or equivalent)

Knowledge on the main activities to be developed within the project:
- have excellent skills in the development of nanomaterials
- have experience and fundamentals knowledge of on different catalytic systems
- rigorous skill for operating catalytic system associated with depleted uranium oxide (secure manipulating area, individual protection equipment)
- have an in-depth knowledge of the different analysis and characterization techniques (gas chromatography, thermal analyzes (TPR, TPO, TGA), X-ray adsorption and diffraction, electron microscopy, porosimetry, Raman spectroscopy and XPS)

Additional comments

- multidisciplinary research subjects require knowledge in several fields: i.e. synthesis, characterization and catalytic tests
- exploratory projects need a good knowledge from the candidate for the implementation of the catalytic systems

Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7515-JULBER-056/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institut de Chimie et Procédés pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé

Country

France

City

STRASBOURG

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR7515-JULBER-056/Candidater.aspx

Contact

City

STRASBOURG

Website

http://icpees.unistra.fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED