Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une institution de recherche de premier plan cherche un(e) doctorant(e) en géosciences pour explorer l'impact des particules atmosphériques sur les panneaux photovoltaïques. Le projet comprend une analyse approfondie des particules et des simulations environnementales, et offre des opportunités de collaboration internationale. Le candidat idéal aura un Master dans un domaine pertinent et sera motivé(e) à contribuer à des solutions durables pour les productions d'énergie solaire.

Qualifications

• Expérience en comportement et analyse de particules.
• Motivation pour présenter des recherches à des conférences.
• Capacité à voyager pour des travaux de recherche.

Responsabilités

• Analyse physico-chimique des particules dans les écosystèmes.
• Simulations environnementales et enquêtes sur le terrain.
• Synthesis des données pour comprendre l'impact écologique.

Connaissances

Analyse de particules

Collaboration internationale

Organisation

Formation

Master en chimie, géosciences ou sciences de l'environnement

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: CNRS
Department: Centre de Recherche et d'Enseignement des Géosciences de l'Environnement
Research Field: Environmental science, Biological sciences, Geosciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: France
Application Deadline: 1 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025
Funding: Not funded by an EU programme
Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

The PhD student will be hosted at CEREGE, Aix en Provence, in the Sustainable Environment group, focusing on the life-cycle of materials and contaminants in ecosystems. Supervised by Mélanie Auffan and Alicja Babst-Kostecka, the candidate will explore the impact of atmospheric particles on photovoltaic (PV) panels and surrounding environments, with opportunities for international collaboration and fieldwork across various climates. The research includes physico-chemical characterization of particles, geochemical fingerprinting, and assessment of environmental impacts on soils and crops beneath PV installations. The project aims to develop sustainable soiling mitigation strategies and understand their effects on PV aging and environmental health.

Key tasks involve particle analysis, environmental simulations, field surveys, and data synthesis to address questions about particle deposition mechanisms, environmental influences on PV aging, mitigation approaches, and ecological impacts. The ideal candidate should have a background in chemistry, geosciences, or environmental sciences, with experience in particle behavior and analysis. The role requires motivation, organization, and willingness to collaborate internationally, including presenting at conferences and traveling for research.

This research addresses the significant issue of PV fouling, which reduces energy yield and increases maintenance costs. The thesis aims to link particle characteristics with soiling potential, leading to sustainable solutions that protect crops and soils while optimizing solar energy production.

Minimum qualification: Master in chemistry, geosciences, environmental sciences, or related fields.