31 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
CEA Cadarache- Department
BIAM- Research Field
Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Biological sciences » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
France- Application Deadline
17 May 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Offer Starting Date
1 Oct 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
Coccolithophore microalgae produce a calcite-based biomineral called the coccolith. These biominerals are biomineralized within a dedicated vesicle, which are then extruded to the surface of the microalgal cell to create a shell [Taylor et al., Annu. Rev. Mar. Sci. 2017]. Coccolith materials have diverse morphologies (shape, size, structural features) that are species dependent. Some general features and properties include nanostructured surfaces and high surface area-to-volume (e.g., nanoporosity). Despite the fact that several coccolithophore species can now be cultured regularly and that gram-scale production of coccoliths is feasible [Jakob et al., Algal Res. 2018], coccolith materials have made little progress as advanced functional materials in bionanotechnologies. This project aims to identify such possibilities by understanding how technologically-relevant metal ions can be incorporated into or onto coccolith materials that can modify or add an optical or physical property apt for application (e.g., photoluminescence, catalytic activity).
The project will be conducted in the Molecular and Environmental Microbiology (MEM) team at the Bioscience and Biotechnology Institute of Aix-Marseille (BIAM), located in Cadarache, France. The student will take part in interdisciplinary laboratory tasks including microalgae cultivation, biomaterial purification, mass spectrometry and X-ray/electron/laser-scanning microscopy techniques. The project will involve measurements at synchrotron radiation facilities within France and in Europe with visits to collaborating laboratories within France.
The candidate must have a Master 2 (or equivalent) in physical chemistry, biological sciences, materials science or analytical sciences with an interest in working with biological systems and biomaterials. Previous training in one or several of the following will be an asset to the project: optical/electron microscopy, optical/atomic spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, (bio-)materials characterization, catalytic chemistry.
To apply: Please send your CV, a letter of motivation and two references to Daniel Chevrier ([email protected] ).
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
The candidate must have a Master 2 (or equivalent) in physical chemistry, biological sciences, materials science or analytical sciences with an interest in working with biological systems and biomaterials. Previous training in one or several of the following will be an asset to the project: optical/electron microscopy, optical/atomic spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, (bio-)materials characterization, catalytic chemistry.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Bioscience and Biotechnology Institute of Aix-Marseille
- Country
- France
- City
- Saint Paul lez Durance
- Postal Code
- 13108
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- City
Saint Paul lez Durance- Website
https://cadarache.cea.fr/cad/pages/accueil.aspx
https://www.cite-des-energies.fr/en/home-biam/- Postal Code
13108
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED