Post-Doctoral position (M/F) : Bio-based pi-conjugated polymers for photovoltaics

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France is seeking a Researcher to develop bio-based synthons and monomers aimed at creating innovative polymers for photovoltaic devices. The role involves utilizing organic and polymer chemistry alongside various analytical techniques to evaluate the environmental impact of these new materials. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in chemistry, particularly in organic synthesis and polymer sciences, and be prepared to collaborate with academic partners on this project.

Qualifications

• Experience in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry and green chemistry methods.
• Ability to perform structural confirmations using spectroscopic techniques.

Responsabilités

• Develop new bio-based synthons and monomers.
• Design polymers for organic photovoltaic devices.
• Evaluate environmental impact through life cycle analysis.

Connaissances

Synthesis and Characterization

Organic Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Green Chemistry

Formation

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Outils

NMR

FTIR

Mass Spectrometry

UV-vis spectroscopy

Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Thermal Analysis

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire de chimie des polymères organiques Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Physics » Chemical physics Physics » Biophysics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 4 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France 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

The objectives are (i) to develop new bio-based synthons/monomers (ii), to provide pi-conjugated polymers and copolymers for (iii) organic photovoltaic devices and (iv) to achieve significant progress on the environmental impact of this new synthesis strategy.

We will design original synthons/monomers from biomass (e.g., furan, vanillin) that can be polymerized using various processes, including step-growth polymerization and electropolymerization.
The structures will be confirmed, for example, by 1H and 13C NMR titration, FTIR, mass spectrometry, UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, electrochemistry, size exclusion chromatography, thermal analysis, etc.
The new bio-based polymers will be evaluated using two methodologies: life cycle analysis in collaboration with Prof. Guido Sonneman's team (ISM, Univ. Bordeaux) and integration into photovoltaic devices with Prof. Laurence Vignau's team (IMS, Univ. Bordeaux).

This project is part of a project funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) called "BIOCOP" (“Biosourced pi-conjugated polymers for photovoltaics”), which aims to generate innovations in the field of photovoltaic solar energy through the use of biomass and green chemistry, and even more environmentally friendly processes.

Synthesis and Characterization, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Green Chemistry