Post-doc position on strong light-matter interactions

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry to investigate hybrid light-matter states and their effect on molecular processes. This temporary position requires a PhD and familiarity with various spectroscopic techniques. It offers a unique opportunity to work in an emerging field with significant potential.

Qualifications

• Background in physical organic chemistry or physical chemistry.
• Experience in studying reaction kinetics and mechanisms.
• Familiar with spectroscopic techniques such as FTIR, UV-VIS, fluorescence, and NMR.

Responsabilités

• Study changes in chemical reactivity related to hybrid light-matter states.
• Explore molecular processes such as self-assembly and charge transfer.

Connaissances

Physical Organic Chemistry

Reaction Kinetics

Synthetic Ability

Spectroscopic Techniques

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company University of Strasbourg Department ISIS Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Chemistry » Organic chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 3 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 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

Over the past decade, the possibility of manipulating material and chemical properties by using hybrid light-matter states has stimulated considerable interest [1,2]. Such hybrid light-matter states can be generated by strongly coupling the electronic or the vibrational transitions of a material, to the spatially confined electromagnetic field of an optical resonator. Most importantly, this occurs even in the dark because the coupling involves the zero-point electromagnetic fluctuations of the resonator. The project is centred on studying the changes in chemical reactivity and molecular processes such as self-assembly, phase transitions, charge transfer complexation, etc when vibrational modes of the solute or the solvent are coupled to an optical cavity. It is highly exploratory as this a relatively new field with much potential. [1] F.J. Garcia Vidal, C. Ciuti, T.W. Ebbesen, Science 2021, 373, eabd336 [2]K. Nagarajan, A. Thomas, T.W. Ebbesen, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 141, 16877.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Molecular chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should have preferably a background in physical organic chemistry or physical chemistry with an experience in studying reaction kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Synthetic ability is a plus.

Specific Requirements

Very familiar with spectrosocpic techniques such as FTIR, UV-VIS, fluorescence and NMR.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistryChemistry » Organic chemistry