Battery Materials Scientist: PVDF Binder Removal with scCO2

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a Researcher for a project on lithium-ion battery recycling, specifically focusing on the removal of polymeric binders using supercritical carbon dioxide. Candidates should possess a PhD in Chemistry or a related field and have a robust background in materials recycling and experimental design. The role involves conducting innovative research, process optimization, and collaboration with industrial partners.

Qualifications

• Strong background in supercritical fluids, polymer processing, or materials recycling.
• Experience with experimental design, process optimization, and materials characterization techniques.
• Good communication and writing skills in English.

Responsabilités

• Conducting literature survey on binder removal processes.
• Designing and conducting experiments for PVDF removal.
• Optimizing process parameters for efficient binder removal.
• Characterizing recovered materials for reuse.
• Providing PVDF-free samples for flotation experiments.
• Interacting with consortium partners.

Connaissances

Supercritical fluids

Polymer processing

Materials recycling

Experimental design

Process optimization

Materials characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, TGA)

Formation

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Outils

XRD

SEM

TGA

Description du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a Researcher for a project on lithium-ion battery recycling, specifically focusing on the removal of polymeric binders using supercritical carbon dioxide. Candidates should possess a PhD in Chemistry or a related field and have a robust background in materials recycling and experimental design. The role involves conducting innovative research, process optimization, and collaboration with industrial partners.