Post-Doc M/F Optimization of Photothermocatalytic Processes – Mechanistic Understanding

CNRS; France; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

CNRS, Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon (IRCELYON), recrute un doctorant en chimie pour travailler sur le projet ECOCHEM. Vous réaliserez des synthèses sol-gel/hydrothermales et effectuerez des analyses et tests photocatalytiques sous conditions de pression et de température.

Le candidat doit maîtriser la synthèse de matériaux, les techniques chromatographiques et la rédaction scientifique en FR et EN, et s’intégrer à une équipe internationale sur le site

Qualifications

• Docteur en thèse ou candidat au doctorat en chimie ou domaine lié.
• Connaissances solides en synthèse de matériaux et photocatalyse.
• Bonnes compétences en analyses chromatographiques et instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Synthèse de photocatalyseurs oxydes par sol-gel, hydrothermale ou solvothermale.
• Caractérisation des matériaux: BET, XRD, FTIR, UV-vis et Raman.
• Réalisation de tests photocatalytiques sous pression et température sur équipements dédiés.
• Analyses chromatographiques et interprétation des données.
• Rédaction de rapports et présentation des résultats au sein du projet ECOCHEM.
• Participation à la vie de l'équipe et du laboratoire IRCELYON.

Skills

Sol-gel synthesis

Hydrothermal synthesis

Gas chromatography

Liquid chromatography

Photocatalytic testing

Interprétation chromatographique

Rigueur expérimentale

Autonomie

Documentation expérimentale

Rédaction FR/EN

Education

PhD en chimie

Chimie inorganique

Chimie des procédés

Environnement

Tools

BET

XRD

FTIR

UV-Vis

Raman

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon Research Field Mathematics History » History of science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2027 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

This mission is part of the ECOCHEM project developed within the PEPR SPLEEN. The objective is to carry out work aimed at understanding the parameters that make it possible to optimize the photocatalytic response under pressure and temperature.

• Synthesis of oxide photocatalysts via sol-gel, hydrothermal, or solvothermal routes
• Characterization of the synthesized materials (BET, XRD, FTIR, UV-vis, Raman)
• Performance of photocatalytic tests under pressure and temperature on dedicated equipment
• Chromatographic analyses
• Writing reports and presenting results within the ECOCHEM consortium
• Participation in the life of the team and the laboratory

The position is based at the Institute of Research on Catalysis and the Environment of Lyon (IRCELYON), located on the Villeurbanne – La Doua campus. The laboratory is a joint research unit between CNRS and the University of Lyon, bringing together heterogeneous catalysis expertise from the Lyon region to form the largest catalysis laboratory in France and Europe. The laboratory has 115 permanent researchers, along with a similar number of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. IRCELYON, an academic research laboratory fully dedicated to heterogeneous processes, focuses its research activities on sustainable development challenges.

The project is part of the ECOCHEM project within the PEPR SPLEEN. The ECOCHEM project aims to establish innovative catalytic technologies, notably through the coupling of catalysis with auxiliary promotion tools, including light, via so-called "assisted" catalysis. The purpose of this topic is therefore to evaluate the characteristics of a given semiconductor likely to positively influence the photocatalytic response under pressure and temperature.

The position is located in a sector subject to the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with regulations, that your arrival be authorized by the competent authority of the MESR.

PhD candidate in chemistry, inorganic chemistry, process chemistry, and environment
Solid knowledge of materials synthesis and photocatalysis is required
Desired skills:

• Knowledge of sol-gel and hydrothermal synthesis
• Gas and liquid chromatography
• Experience in performing photocatalytic tests
• Ability to interpret chromatographic data
• Experimental rigor, autonomy, and the ability to document experimental protocols in a reproducible manner
• Ability to communicate and write scientific results in French and in English