Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une organisation de recherche dynamique recherche un candidat au doctorat en physique. Le projet implique l'étude des hydrates de clathrate pour la séquestration de CO2. Ce poste offre une expérience précieuse dans un environnement collaboratif et international, favorisant le développement de compétences académiques et pratiques.

Prestations

Accès à des cours spécialisés

Participation à des événements scientifiques

Opportunités de développer des compétences d'enseignement

Qualifications

• Diplôme de master requis, expérience en laboratoire appréciée.
• Motivation élevée, désir d'apprendre et capacité à relever des défis.
• Compétences en communication en anglais nécessaires.

Responsabilités

• Participer aux réunions de recherche en groupe.
• Présenter la recherche lors de conférences nationales et internationales.
• Publier les résultats dans des revues à comité de lecture.

Connaissances

Compréhension solide des fondamentaux de la spectroscopie

Connaissance de la modélisation numérique

Expérience en laboratoire

Compétences en communication

Formation

Master en Physique, Chimie Physique, ou équivalent

5 années d'études supérieures ou équivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Université de Lille Department Physics Research Field Physics » Chemical physics Geosciences » Other Environmental science » Earth science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 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

The Laboratory of Physics of Lasers, Atoms, and Molecules (PhLAM), part of the Physics Department at the University of Lille and affiliated with the Graduate School of Matter, Radiation, and Environment Sciences, is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the Molecular Physics at Interfaces (MPI) team.

The MPI team is divided into three groups with research activities guided by four major axes:

• Environmental Science and Energy Transition.
• Universe: Origins and Evolution.
• Laser Applications in Biology and Medicine.
• Innovative Methodology and Instrumentation Development.

The PhD project is aligned with the Graduate Programme "Science for a changing planet" at the University of Lille, an innovative approach integrating master’s and doctoral studies within international, stimulating, and competitive environments. Doctoral candidates whose research topics are part of the Graduate Programme benefit from:

• Access to specialized courses.
• Participation in events such as summer and autumn schools.
• Opportunities to organize seminars and contribute to program activities.
• Certificates indicating interdisciplinary skills, international experience, and research proficiency.
• Potential funding for international mobility projects.
• Opportunities to develop teaching skills through lecturing or tutoring.

Project Description

Clathrate hydrates,crystalline inclusion compounds thatform when water solidifies in the presence of gases under appropriate low temperature and high pressure conditions,are intriguing compounds with diverse applications ranging from climate change mitigation to understanding planetary processes in our Solar System. Clathrate hydrates are of particular interest due to their potential as both a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and as a possible storage mechanism for carbon dioxide captured from industrial processes. Direct CO2 sequestration in marine sediments offers a promising approach for securely storing CO2. Regarding astrophysical applications, the presence and abundance of clathrate hydrates in icy moons influence their structural, thermal and dynamical properties. Their mechanical strength, thermal conductivity and density may have a significant effect on geologic processes of planetary environments, which emphasizes the importance of understanding how clathrate hydrates distribute within the icy bodies (in the icy shell or at the bottom of the ocean). The exact phase behavior of clathrate hydrates in complex systems including dissolved salts and other gases and their effects on CO2storage still remain unclear.

This project aims to investigate the formation kinetics and stability of mixed CO2-N2 clathrate hydrates in saline environments, emphasizing their potential for efficient CO2 sequestration. Using Raman spectroscopy, the study will monitor hydrate formation and CO2 trapping as a function of temperature, pressure, and CO2 solubility. The role of dissolved salts (e.g., NaCl, CaCl2) will be examined to understand their impact on hydrate stability and molecular selectivity. Porous materials, mimicking marine sediments, will also be studied to evaluate how composition and porosity influence the efficiency of CO2 trapping within clathrate hydrates.

Additionally, solubility and equilibrium conditions (pressure and temperature) for clathrate hydrates will be simulated via a thermodynamic model and validated against experimental data. Addressing these research questions could ultimately enable the development of more efficient and robust CO2storage technologies in saline environments, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in group research meetings.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications:

• Completed 5 years of higher education or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Physics, Chemical Physics, or equivalent.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of spectroscopy fundamentals.
• Knowledge of numerical modeling.
• Laboratory experience is an asset.

Personal Qualities:

• Highly motivated and eager to learn.
• Ready to tackle challenges.
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written English).
• Fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months.
• Full time.
• Position based in Villeneuve d’Ascq, France.