Post-Doc 18 months – Electrochemical Energy Storage (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a postdoctoral researcher for an innovative project in electrochemistry. The role involves developing an experimental platform for studying electrolyte stability in redox flow batteries. Candidates should possess strong skills in electrochemistry and scientific writing in both French and English. The position offers a full-time contract starting April 2026, focusing on advanced experimental techniques and research publication.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrochemistry of energy storage systems is required.
• Knowledge of UV–visible spectroscopy techniques.
• Ability to design and implement complex experimental setups.

Responsabilités

• Design, implementation, and optimization of a coupled redox flow battery / operando UV–visible spectroscopy setup.
• Development of experimental protocols for simultaneous monitoring of electrolyte composition, pH, and dissolved oxygen.
• Writing scientific publications and disseminating results at international conferences.

Connaissances

Electrochemistry of energy storage systems

Physico-chemistry of electrolytes

UV–visible spectroscopy

Implementation of complex experimental setups

Conducting electrochemical experiments under controlled conditions

Scientific writing in French and English

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Chemistry » Computational chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 5 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 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

As part of the Emergence@CNRS CHEMISTRY project “OPERATE,” the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the development of an innovative experimental approach for the operando study of the stability of electrolytes in aqueous redox flow batteries. The objective of the project is to design and operate an experimental platform coupling a redox flow battery test bench with a UV–visible spectroscopy cell integrated into the fluidic circuit, enabling real-time monitoring of the degradation of redox species, pH, and dissolved oxygen.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and optimization of a coupled redox flow battery / operando UV–visible spectroscopy setup.
• Development of experimental protocols for simultaneous monitoring of electrolyte composition, pH, and dissolved oxygen.
• Validation of the setup on model compounds.
• Study of degradation mechanisms of nitroxide derivatives and iron complexes under operando conditions.
• Correlation of degradation mechanisms with physico-chemical parameters (pH, concentration, temperature) and electrochemical cycling conditions.
• Use of results in connection with complementary ex situ analyses (NMR, LC-MS, voltammetry, rotating electrodes).
• Writing scientific publications and disseminating results at international conferences.

Work environment

The position is based at the Charles Gerhardt Institute Montpellier (ICGM), Department of Materials Chemistry, Nanostructures and Materials for Energy. ICGM is a joint research unit of CNRS and the University of Montpellier, internationally recognized for its expertise in electrochemistry of energy storage and conversion.

The postdoctoral researcher will work in a high-level experimental environment including a redox flow battery test bench, a UV–visible cell with very short optical path length, and shared analytical platforms (NMR, LC-MS, advanced electrochemistry).

Knowledge

• Electrochemistry of energy storage systems
• Physico-chemistry of electrolytes
• UV–visible spectroscopy
• Degradation and ageing mechanisms

Technical skills

• Implementation of complex experimental setups
• Conducting electrochemical experiments under controlled conditions
• Analysis and processing of experimental data
• Scientific writing in French and English

Soft skills

• Autonomy
• Scientific rigor
• Initiative
• Ability to work in a team and in a multidisciplinary environment