Advancing FTIR Libraries for Battery Emissions

IFP Energies nouvelles - Lyon; Solaize; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

IFP Energies nouvelles – Lyon, located in Solaize, seeks a Master’s student to contribute to FTIR spectral library development for emissions during battery thermal runaway. The role covers literature review, data processing, and library enrichment.

You will select priority compounds, acquire reference spectra, and help implement identification methods. Start date February/March 2027; on-site position with opportunities to work with experimental datasets.

Qualifications

• Master’s student must specialize in physical measurements or analytical chemistry.
• Interest in FTIR spectroscopy and gas analysis.
• Ability to read scientific articles in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct state-of-the-art literature review on gaseous emissions during battery thermal runaway.
• Enrich FTIR spectral library by selecting 2–3 priority compounds.
• Acquire and process FTIR absorption spectra for new references.
• Test updated library on existing data and dedicated tests.

Skills

Gas measurement techniques

Spectroscopic analysis

English reading

Education

Master's student (M2) in physical measurements/analytical chemistry

Job description

IFP Energies nouvelles – Lyon, located in Solaize, seeks a Master’s student to contribute to FTIR spectral library development for emissions during battery thermal runaway. The role covers literature review, data processing, and library enrichment.

You will select priority compounds, acquire reference spectra, and help implement identification methods. Start date February/March 2027; on-site position with opportunities to work with experimental datasets.