INNOVATIVE REMEDIATION BY MAGNETISM

Université Rouen Normandie; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research university in France is seeking a researcher with a PhD in organic or analytical chemistry for a temporary full-time position. The role involves developing innovative magnetic support for capturing pollutants, optimizing a new depolluting process, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The candidate should possess a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry and analytical methods, and demonstrate creativity and motivation for pollution control.

Qualifications

• Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry and analytical methods.
• Creative and highly motivated to join a multidisciplinary research team.
• Knowledge in the analysis and functionalization of surfaces is considered an asset.

Responsabilités

• Develop magnetic support to capture pollutants from contaminated waters.
• Optimize the depolluting process and extend applications in relation to industrial needs.
• Innovate in separation processes to improve industrial performance and waste management.

Connaissances

Organic chemistry

Analytical chemistry

Synthetic organic chemistry

Supramolecular chemistry

Formation

PhD in organic chemistry or analytical chemistry

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Université Rouen Normandie Research Field Chemistry Environmental science » Ecology Engineering » Process engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 22 Dec 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Our ambition is to develop magnetic support able to capture metals and/or organic compounds (PFAS, dyes, pesticide, metabolites…) based on magnetite functionalized with specific organic ligands. The pollutants will be extracted and concentrated from various contaminated waters by simple magnetization and the magnetic support will be regenerated. This innovative depolluting process has been patented (publication in 2026). This is a new process of separation which reduces the energy cost, save water, recycle metals limiting economic dependence and preserve resources. The project aims to optimize the process and extend the applications in direct relation with industrials needs. This new technology will improve the industrial performance and environmental waste management by capturing, concentrating pollutants with a recyclable magnetic support.

The candidate has a PhD in organic chemistry and/or analytical chemistry with strong background in synthetic organic chemistry and analytical methods. She/he has to be creative, and highly motivated to join a multidisciplinary research team. Knowledge in the practice of supramolecular chemistry and a background in analysis and functionalization of surface will be considered as an asset. Chemist exhibiting a specific interest in pollution control and industrial partnership would be preferred.