M/F PhD student working on the development of new positive electrode materials with improved re[...]

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious research organization in France seeks a PhD candidate to develop sustainable electrode materials for Li- and Na-ion batteries, focusing on eco-design and recycling. The project involves synthesizing and characterizing new compounds to enhance battery efficiency and sustainability. Applicants should have a strong research background in materials sciences and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainable materials research is preferred.
• Familiarity with electrochemical properties and testing.
• Understanding of eco-design principles.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on sustainable electrode materials.
• Synthesize and characterize new mixed-anion compounds.
• Explore structures and electrochemical properties.

Connaissances

Research skills in materials science

Knowledge of solid-state chemistry

Synthesis and characterization techniques

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Description du poste

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Organisation/Company: CNRS

Department: Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux

Research Field: Chemistry, Physics, Technology

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 18 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2025

EU Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No

Offer Description

Created in 1995, the Bordeaux Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry (ICMCB) focuses its research on Solid State Chemistry, Materials Science, and Chemistry and Process: designing, preparing, shaping, and characterizing materials to discover, control, and optimize specific functions. The ICMCB conducts fundamental research on model materials and/or materials with potential applications.

The ICMCB is a UMR with an average of 280 agents (permanent and non-permanent), hosted by the CNRS and in total ZRR. The position is located in a sector covered by the Protection of Scientific and Technical Potential (PSTP), and therefore requires authorization from the MESR before the agent's arrival.

This PhD project aims to develop sustainable positive electrode materials for Li- and Na-ion batteries, focusing on eco-design to reduce reliance on critical raw materials and facilitate recycling. It involves designing, synthesizing, and characterizing new mixed-anion compounds, exploring their structures and electrochemical properties, and understanding the relationship between composition, structure, and properties using theoretical approaches.