PhD in High-Entropy Oxide Nanoparticles for Photocatalysis

CNRS; France; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS's Laboratoire des Sciences des Procédés et des Matériaux (LSPM) seeks a PhD candidate to synthesize nanopowders and study their structure and properties using a broad set of analytical methods. The work includes in situ experiments at the SOLEIL synchrotron to uncover formation mechanisms of high-entropy oxide nanoparticles.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ANR JCJC NHEOCAT project, focusing on synthesis routes, structure-property relationships, and photocatalytic performance

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M2) or equivalent in inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, materials science, nanomaterials, or a related field.
• Experience in synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanomaterials using liquid-phase methods.
• Knowledge of high-entropy materials.

Responsibilities

• Carry out synthesis of nanopowders in dedicated facilities using a synthesis reactor developed for the project.
• Apply a range of characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction, total X-ray scattering, SEM and TEM, Raman and infrared spectroscopy, UV-Visible spectroscopy, and thermal analysis.
• Collaborate on in situ multi-technique experiments at beamlines (SOLEIL DIFFABS) to study formation mechanisms and structure of synthesized materials.

Skills

Liquid-phase synthesis

High-entropy materials

Education

Master's degree (M2) or equivalent in inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, materials science, nanomaterials, or a related field

Tools

X-ray diffraction

SEM/TEM

Spectroscopy techniques

Job description

CNRS's Laboratoire des Sciences des Procédés et des Matériaux (LSPM) seeks a PhD candidate to synthesize nanopowders and study their structure and properties using a broad set of analytical methods. The work includes in situ experiments at the SOLEIL synchrotron to uncover formation mechanisms of high-entropy oxide nanoparticles.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ANR JCJC NHEOCAT project, focusing on synthesis routes, structure-property relationships, and photocatalytic performance