PhD position available (M/F): Nanomaterials and Polymers

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A premier research organization in France is offering a full-time position for a doctoral candidate in polymer chemistry. This role focuses on synthesizing metallic nanoparticles using photochemical techniques to develop advanced coatings for the cosmetics industry. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in polymer chemistry, with strong skills in photochemistry and nanomaterials, and will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working in the laboratory and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good knowledge of photochemistry, composites, and nanomaterials.

Responsabilités

• Synthesize and control the morphology of metallic nanoparticles.
• Monitor NPM and photopolymer synthesis in situ.
• Develop functional coatings for cosmetic packaging.

Connaissances

Polymer chemistry

Photochemistry

Nanomaterials

Formation

Master's degree in polymer chemistry

Outils

UV-Visible spectroscopy

FTIR

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Conditions Extrêmes et Matériaux : Haute température et Irradiation Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Chemistry » Computational chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 22 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by the EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The CEMHTI - CNRS laboratory (UPR 3079) proposes a thesis subject registered within the framework of the LUMITEX project financed by the national research agency (ANR) in collaboration with an industrial partner.
The thesis will be carried out within the NaFMAT team "Nano and Functional Materials: from synthesis to applications" belonging to the CEMHTI laboratory, a unit of the Institute of Chemistry (INC) of the CNRS, in Orléans (France)
At the CNRS, the CEMHTI is a specific CNRS research unit (UPR 3079) attached to the Institute of Chemistry (INC), spread over two nearby sites (High Temperature and Cyclotron) and bringing together around 110 people.
The CEMHTI develops expertise and original tools on a national and international level to study in situ the physico-chemical properties of materials in extreme conditions.
The doctoral student will be based on the CEMHTI high temperature site.

Photochemistry allows for great creativity with a wide range of materials. In this project, a photochemical approach combining photopolymerization and photo‑induced synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (NPMs) is being considered to obtain functional metal/polymer coatings. Controlling both NPM synthesis and the multi‑scale organic‑inorganic organization is a key challenge of the project.

Research Program

• Synthesis and morphological control of metallic nanoparticles
• Formulation and in situ monitoring of NPM and photopolymer synthesis using UV‑Visible spectroscopy, FTIR, etc.
• Development of functional and direct coatings for cosmetic packaging
• Characterization and study of properties: physicochemical, optical, electrical, etc.

Several chemical and photonic parameters will be studied to modulate the morphology of NPMs, their assembly, photopolymerization, and thus their properties.
The project is in close collaboration with an industrial partner in the luxury cosmetics sector.

Expected skills

• Master's degree in the field of polymer chemistry with good knowledge of photochemistry, composites and nanomaterials.
• The candidate must show a strong interest in working in the laboratory as well as with multidisciplinary teams.