M/F Hydrophobic solvation and reactivity at solid-liquid interfaces at extreme conditions

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CNRS is seeking a post-doctoral researcher in the Chemistry Physics and Living Matter division to investigate solvation at metal- and oxide-water interfaces. The role focuses on MD simulations, development of ML potentials, and statistical mechanics analyses under a range of conditions from ambient to extreme.

The post-doc will contribute to interactions within the CPCV lab and broader scientific exchange. The candidate will work in a dynamic environment at ENS, contributing to interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular dynamics simulations.
• Background in interfacial solvation or related theory is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Investigate solvation properties of metal- and oxide-water interfaces across conditions.
• Run extensive MD simulations and develop ML potentials as needed.
• Collaborate with CPCV theory group to exchange ideas and strengthen analyses.

Connaissances

Molecular dynamics

ML potentials

Statistical mechanics

Interfacial solvation

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Chimie Physique et Chimie du Vivant Research Field Chemistry Chemistry Computational chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 6 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Investigation of the solvation properties of metal- and oxide-water interfaces, from ambient conditions to extreme P,T conditions, close to and beyond the critical point of water. The applications targeted cover bubble nucleation during hydrogen evolution reaction at room T and P at metal electrodes, CO2 mineralization on silica based oxides, and biological interfaces.

Extensive Molecular dynamics (MD), integrated with ML potential where needed. Biased MD for the study of reactive events, development of hydrophobic solvation theories for the interfacial environment, statistical analysis of cavities in water and at the interface (relevant to hydrophobic solvation).

The post-doc will join a dynamic and diverse research environment at the ENS, centered on question related to interfaces and solvation. This will favor scientific exchange within the group, as well as with the theory pole of the CPCV laboratory.

MD simulations, ML potential, statistical mechanics, solvation