CONTRABASS (MSCA-DN) PhD position: Atomistic Modelling of Cement Hydrate Carbonation for Carbon Capture and Valorization

11 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, CNRS UMR 6303

Research Field

Chemistry
Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

France

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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 PhD project is part of CONTRABASS a European Doctorate Network (Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions), focused on the fundamental physico-chemical processes governing the carbonation of recycled concrete and cement paste, as well as the subsequent formation of calcium carbonate binders to to support the effective implementation of CO2 sequestration and valorisation technologies.

The proposed PhD project is focused on the carbonation of the main cement hydrate, that is calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) which is also responsible for the material’s cohesion. The carbonation of C-S-H as well as the speciation of the CaO-SiO2-H2CO3-H20 system will be studied with a hierarchical multi-scale simulation approach including Ab-inito MD, classical MD and MC and kinetic MC calculations.

Further detail can be found here: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/161769

Funding category: Financement de l'Union européenne
Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions (Doctoral Network)
PHD title: Doctorat de Chimie-Physique
PHD Country: France

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for a student with a master in Theoretical Chemistry, Physics, or related fields, with proficient spoken and written English level. A strong background in statistical mechanics and/or molecular simulation techniques and excellent skills in coding are an advantage. If you are motivated to perform scientific studies in well-equipped laboratories and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment, then you are the person we are looking for. The position is offered as a fixed term appointment of 3 years with a start date not later than 2nd of September 2024. Application deadline: 29th of February 2024.

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, CNRS UMR 6303

Country

France

City

Dijon

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.abg.asso.fr/fr/candidatOffres/show/id_offre/119380

Contact

Website

https://icb.u-bourgogne.fr/en/home-page/homepage/

STATUS: EXPIRED