Post-doc (M/F) – Functionalization and characterization of MXene-type materials for electrodes [...]

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in France is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the ANR 2Dfects project. The role involves the functionalization of MXene-type materials and characterizing them through various techniques. Candidates must have a PhD in materials chemistry or electrochemistry, and should demonstrate motivation, creativity, and strong teamwork skills. The position is full-time and starts on March 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials chemistry and/or electrochemistry.
• Motivation, creativity, autonomy, rigor, and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsabilités

• Functionalization of MXene surfaces using chemical or electrochemical methods.
• Chemical and microstructural characterization using various techniques.
• Electrochemical characterization.
• Implementation of operando/in-situ characterization for study.

Connaissances

Motivation

Creativity

Autonomy

Rigor

Teamwork

Spoken and written English

Formation

PhD in materials chemistry and/or electrochemistry

Outils

SEM

EDX

XPS

Raman

FTIR

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut des matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel Research Field Chemistry Physics Technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 9 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 a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

As part of the ANR 2Dfects project, the postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for the surface functionalization of MXene-type materials whose reactivity has been previously increased by irradiation or ion implantation. Inert or electroactive molecules will be grafted onto the surface of the MXenes, and the modified materials will be analysed using various physicochemical techniques. A significant part of the mission will be dedicated to the shaping of electrodes, which will be characterized using various electrochemical techniques, possibly coupled with other analytical techniques to perform in-situ or operando observations. Different electrolytes will be used to validate applications in aqueous environments or in Li‑ion or Na‑ion batteries.

Main tasks:

• Functionalization of MXene surfaces using chemical or electrochemical methods
• Chemical and microstructural characterization using various techniques (SEM, EDX, XPS, Raman, FTIR, etc.)
• Electrochemical characterization
• Implementation of operando/in-situ characterization for the study of electrode/electrolyte couplings.

Additional activities:

• Supervision of interns working on part of the project
• Writing reports and presenting work at monthly meetings
• Writing scientific articles and/or patents

The ANR 2Dfects project brings together three French laboratories. It aims to develop irradiation (Ir) and ion implantation (Im) methods as new approaches to structural and chemical engineering for two-dimensional sheets of transition metal carbides (MXenes). The goal is to enhance their reactivity and profoundly modify their properties. MXenes form a large family of 2D systems whose range of physicochemical properties suggests a wide variety of applications. These surface modifications should make it possible to achieve new functionalities compared to conventional chemical methods or to dope the sheets with elements of interest. The impact on properties will focus on the optical, electrical, and charge storage properties of MXenes. Combined, these properties pave the way for flexible conductive electrodes or transparent supercapacitors, which are key components for new electronic devices.

Candidate requirements:

• The candidate must have a PhD in materials chemistry and/or electrochemistry, related to energy storage systems or surface functionalization.
• Motivation, creativity, autonomy, rigor, teamwork.
• Spoken and written English.