Three-years PhD position in Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Material Science: Development of porous hy[...]

Karlstad University; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une opportunité passionnante pour un doctorat de trois ans dans le domaine de la science des matériaux hybrides. Ce poste innovant se concentre sur le développement de matériaux hybrides poreux pour le stockage et le transport de gaz naturel, une solution essentielle face aux défis environnementaux actuels. Le candidat idéal sera motivé, curieux et autonome, avec une solide formation en chimie organique et des compétences analytiques avancées. Rejoignez cette aventure de recherche collaborative et contribuez à des solutions durables pour l'avenir de l'énergie.

Qualifications

• Le candidat idéal doit avoir un master en science des matériaux et une solide expérience en chimie organique.
• Compétences analytiques solides requises, notamment NMR, TGA, DSC et CES.

Responsabilités

• Concevoir, préparer et caractériser des matériaux hybrides pour le stockage de gaz naturel.
• Collaborer avec des partenaires de consortium pour présenter les résultats de recherche.

Connaissances

Chimie organique

Compétences analytiques

Autonomie en laboratoire

Compétences interpersonnelles

Gestion du temps

Formation

Master en science des matériaux

Diplôme d'ingénieur

Outils

NMR

TGA

DSC

CES

Description du poste

Three-years PhD position in Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Material Science: Development of porous hybrid materials for the storage and transport of natural gas

RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD / R1: First stage Researcher
RESEARCH FIELD(S): Chemistry
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES: Polymer chemistry, Organic chemistry

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION:
Today, we face multiple environmental and socio-economic challenges such as climate change, urban pollution, the depletion of fossil resources, and rising prices. Natural gas (NG), primarily composed of methane, is considered a relatively clean fuel that significantly improves air quality, reduces CO2 emissions, and decreases dependency on oil. Furthermore, NG is more evenly distributed worldwide, has a higher calorific value, and emits less CO2 compared to coal and oil. However, due to its low density, storage and transportation remain challenging and costly without pipelines. Therefore, the adsorption of NG (ANG) in porous materials at ambient temperature and relatively low pressures is an attractive alternative solution for the transport and storage of NG, biomethane, and onboard applications. Considering the limited capacity of current porous adsorbents (zeolites, activated carbons, MOFs, and COPs), the development of new efficient adsorbents for ANG technology is highly desired. This is the context of the proposed thesis, whose main objective will be to design, prepare, and characterize hybrid covalent organic polymer (hybrid-COP) materials for the storage and transport of natural gas.

This thesis work is part of the ANR "ANGSTROEM" project in collaboration with the MADIREL laboratory (Aix-Marseille Université), LIPhy (Université Grenoble-Alpes), and SIMaP (Grenoble INP).

TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL / HOURS PER WEEK: 35
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30/06/2025 & TIME: 12:00
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/10/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate should hold a master’s degree or an engineering degree in materials science with solid experience in organic chemistry and strong proficiency in analytical tools (NMR, TGA, DSC, CES, etc.).

Soft skills: The candidate must be curious, motivated, and dynamic, autonomous in the laboratory, and capable of presenting their research results during meetings with various consortium partners. Strong organizational skills, commitment to deliverables, interpersonal abilities, and a critical mindset will be particularly valued for the successful completion of this project.

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Job details

Title: Three-years PhD position in Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Material Science: Development of porous hybrid materials for the storage and transport of natural gas

Published: 2025-01-21

Deadline: 2025-06-30 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
2025-06-30 12:00 (CET)