M/F Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The postdoctoral researcher will design a model liquid metal battery (LMB) cell and characterize its electrochemical properties, within the Dynamics and Morphology of Complex Flows team at CORIA (UMR 6614 – CNRS/INSA Rouen Normandie). The project aims to improve electrochemical integration into numerical and theoretical models of flows driven by magnetohydrodynamic and thermal effects.

Under the supervision of M.-C.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or engineering sciences required.
• Strong experimental profile with interest in electrochemistry.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews and design experiments.
• Experience with measurement of electrochemical properties is desirable.
• Familiarity with fluid mechanics is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Designing a model LMB cell and characterizing its electrochemical properties.
• Conducting literature reviews on LMBs and electrochemistry.
• Designing and supervising fabrication of the LMB.
• Training in measuring electrochemical properties.
• Analyzing electrochemical effects from a fluid mechanics perspective.
• Presenting results at national/international conferences.
• Preparing a manuscript for an international journal in fluid mechanics.

Connaissances

experimental profile

electrochemistry knowledge

presentation skills

writing scientific articles

literature review

data analysis

fluids/mechanics understanding

Formation

PhD in physics or engineering sciences

Outils

Electrochemical measurement methods

Numerical modeling

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Complexe de recherche interprofessionnel en aérothermochimie Research Field Engineering Chemistry Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 5 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 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

The postdoctoral researcher will design a model liquid metal battery (LMB) cell and characterize its electrochemical properties. LMBs consist of three superimposed liquid layers: a molten salt (electrolyte) sandwiched between two liquid metals (electrodes), all contained within a vessel. These systems are considered a promising solution for large-scale electricity storage.
The aim of the study will be to improve the incorporation of electrochemical effects into numerical and theoretical models describing the flows within LMBs. These flows, driven by magnetohydrodynamic or thermal phenomena, can become unstable and lead to a short circuit of the battery due to direct contact between the electrodes.

The tasks will include:

• training in the fundamental concepts of electrochemistry,
• conducting a literature review on existing LMB cells and basic electrochemistry,
• designing the LMB to be fabricated based on this literature review,
• initiating and supervising the fabrication of the LMB,
• training in the measurement of electrochemical properties,
• characterizing the fabricated LMB from an electrochemical perspective,
• analyzing the electrochemical effects from a fluid mechanics point of view,
• presenting the results at a national and/or international conference,
• writing an article for an international journal in fluid mechanics.

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of the Dynamics and Morphology of Complex Flows team within the Turbulence, Atomization, Sprays, and Chaos department at CORIA (UMR 6614 – INSA Rouen Normandie – University of Rouen Normandie – CNRS), which has been studying LMBs numerically and theoretically since 2021.

He/she will work under the supervision of M.-C. Renoult, Associate Professor at INSA Rouen Normandie, within the framework of the LabEx EMC3 HILIMBA+ project, in partnership with CRISMAT (UMR 6508 – ENSICAEN – University of Caen Normandie – CNRS) and LISN (UMR 9015 – University Paris-Saclay – INRIA – Centrale Supélec – CNRS), focusing on the study of LMBs from an electrochemical perspective.

The candidate must hold a PhD in physics or engineering sciences. He/she should have an experimental profile and demonstrate a strong curiosity for electrochemistry.