Perovskites for biomass valorisation (M/F)

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Institut de Chimie Physique, Orsay / Université Paris-Saclay, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in inorganic and hybrid perovskite synthesis, physical chemistry, and photo/electrocatalysis. You will synthesize materials, characterize them, and evaluate their photo- and photocatalytic performance.

You will manage the project to deadlines, prepare monthly English reports, and liaise between project partners, presenting results to the coordinators.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or related field.
• Solid hands-on experience in material synthesis.
• Experience in preparation of photoactive materials and/or photoelectrochemistry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize materials, characterize them, and evaluate their photo- and photoelectrocatalytic performance.
• Manage the project to defined deadlines and prepare monthly reports in English.
• Liaise between project partners and present results to project coordinators.

Skills

Perovskite synthesis

Physical chemistry

Transient spectroscopy

CO2 reduction

Biomass valorization

HPLC analysis

Photocatalysis

English communication

Education

PhD in physics/physical chemistry/materials science

Tools

TEM

TRPL spectroscopy

TAS

MicroGC-MS

FTIR spectrometer

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de Chimie Physique Research Field Chemistry Chemistry » Computational chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 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

Institut de Chimie Physique, Orsay / Université Paris-Saclay is seeking a highly motivated candidate with expertise in all inorganic and hybrid perovskite synthesis, physical chemistry, transient absorption spectroscopy, CO₂ reduction, biomass valorization, HPLC analysis, and photocatalysis. This position offers the opportunity to work in collaboration with top academic partners across France. A solid experience in synthesizing perovskites and their application will be a key asset for this role. If you are passionate about innovative research and eager to help advance sustainable energy solutions, we look forward to your application!

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for synthesizing materials, characterizing them, and evaluating their photo- and photoelectrocatalytic performance. They will be expected to manage the project according to defined deadlines, including preparing monthly reports in English. The candidate will also serve as a liaison between project partners and will present results to the project coordinators.

The “Institut de Chimie Physique, UMR 8000 CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay” provides full characterization equipment, which includes the majority of the necessary equipment for the project, such as TEM, Time-Resolved Photoluminescence spectroscopy (TRPL, ns), Transient Absorption Spectroscopy (TAS, ps, fs), photocatalytic reactors, micro-gas-chromatography coupled mass-spectroscopy (microGC-MS), MicroGC, (photo)-electrochemical cell, Photon-to-Current Efficiency (IPCE) measurement with an action-spectra analysis (tuneable from the UV to the NIR), UV-visible spectroscopy (for solid and liquid) and FTIR spectrometer.

You hold a PhD in physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or a related field. You have solid hands-on experience in material synthesis. Experience in the preparation of photoactive materials and/or in photoelectrochemistry would be considered an asset. The position requires a high level of experimental skills to operate sophisticated instruments, as well as strong analytical abilities to interpret measured data and design innovative experiments. You are a team player with strengths in taking personal responsibility, a strong motivation for innovation, excellence, and flexibility to work and achieve results. Strong communication skills in English are essential. Proficiency in French is not required.