PhD in solid state chemistry - LMGP

Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A French engineering institute is offering a PhD position focused on 2D materials research, specifically MXenes. The candidate will engage in chemical synthesis and characterization while performing theoretical studies. Ideal applicants should have a Master's degree in Inorganic Chemistry or Materials Science, with strong communication skills and proficiency in English. This position is fully funded through the EU Horizon programme, and the application deadline is 4 Jan 2026.

Prestations

Fully funded through EU Horizon programme

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent in Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
• Experience in chemical synthesis and characterization techniques.
• Ability to perform theoretical simulations.

Responsabilités

• Chemical synthesis of Ti2CTz – Ti2CxNyTz – Ti2NTz MXenes.
• Structural and physico-chemical characterization of materials.
• Identification of stable MXene configurations via simulations.
• Study electrochemical and optoelectronic properties.

Connaissances

Well-organized

Initiative

Motivated

Good communication skills

Good knowledge of English

Formation

Master Degree in Inorganic Chemistry or Materials Science

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering Department Engineering Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 4 Jan 2026 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 2 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 0 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

MXenes are single or multilayer two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides and are widely recognized as one of the fastest growing areas in 2D materials research due to their exceptional physical and structural properties and great promise for various applications, including energy storage, supercapacitors, gas sensors and photovoltaics.

The goal of the PhD program is to perform systematic experimental and theoretical study exploring the tunability of 2D MXenes in the compositional row Ti2CTz – Ti2CxNyTz – Ti2NTz and discover the role of C, N, and functional groups Tz on the electronic structure and properties.

The PhD project tackles the following tasks:

• i/ chemical synthesis of Ti2CTz – Ti2CxNyTz – Ti2NTz MXenes
• ii/ structural, morphological, and physico-chemical characterization of exfoliated materials
• iii/ identification of stable carbonitride MXene configuration via first-principle simulation and theoretical prediction of their electronic structure
• iv/ study of electrochemical and optoelectronic properties of developed materials

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field: Engineering. Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent.

Skills/Qualifications

We are looking for a well‑organized, initiative and motivated candidate with a Master degree in Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science or related disciplines. The candidate must have good communication skills and good knowledge of English.