Job offer

Organisation/Company: ISCR, UMR 6226 CNRS INSA de Rennes

Research Field: Chemistry Technology » Energy technology Technology » Materials technology

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 14 Jun 2025 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

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

This work will focus on the preparation and the study of the solid-state photoactive and thermal properties of novel polymetallic Cu(I) molecular assemblies. These derivatives will enable the molecular-scale storage of chemical and/or light energy through reversible coordination bond formations or photochemical reactions, allowing the subsequent release of energy. Based on synthetic approaches mastered in the group, Cu(I) based derivatives with tunable molecular architectures and properties will be prepared. The newly prepared compounds, before and after energy captation, will be characterized using various techniques such as powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, NMR, UV-Vis, and IR spectroscopy. The temperature-dependent photophysical properties (emission spectra, quantum yield measurements, and excited-state lifetimes) of the emissive materials obtained will be studied in the solid state, allowing to elucidate the electronic structure of the synthesized species in both their ground and excited states. Extensive thermogravimetric analysis measurements will be carried out to quantify the amounts of energy stored and to study and rationalize the reversibility of the energy storage process.

Funding category

Contrat doctoral

PHD title

THESE DE DOCTORAT DE L’INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE RENNES, SPECIALITE CHIMIE INORGANIQUE

PHD Country

France

Candidate Requirements

The candidate should have a master degree in Chemistry. He should have skills in coordination chemistry, supramolecular or organic chemistry as well as in the use of classical analytical techniques (NMR, UV-vis, IR, etc.). A strong interest in solid-state characterization such as X-ray crystal structure resolution and solid-state photophysical studies is also required. Skills in shaping molecular materials in polymer matrices would also be appreciated, as well as a good level in English language.