PhD: Mechanochemical Textile Recycling & Catalysis

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN); France; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) in France seeks a First Stage Researcher (R1) for the MSCA MECAT Doctoral Network to study depolymerisation of textile fibres through mechano-catalysis using milling technologies and catalysts. You will convert individual fibres and fibre blends, develop kinetic data, and model results to guide process optimization.

The position includes international stays at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Syensqo in Lyon.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemical sciences or chemical engineering required.
• Fluent in English with willingness to learn French.
• Interest in laboratory work; programming skills appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Study depolymerisation of textile fibres via mechano-catalysis using milling technologies and catalysts.
• Convert different fibres separately and then work with fibre mixtures to achieve selective depolymerization.
• Model results to derive mechanistic insights and guide process optimization.
• Collaborate within the MSCA MECAT network and participate in international research stays.

Skills

Fluent English

Willingness to learn French

Programming skills

Education

Master in chemical sciences or chemical engineering

Job description

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) in France seeks a First Stage Researcher (R1) for the MSCA MECAT Doctoral Network to study depolymerisation of textile fibres through mechano-catalysis using milling technologies and catalysts. You will convert individual fibres and fibre blends, develop kinetic data, and model results to guide process optimization.

The position includes international stays at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Syensqo in Lyon.