Postdoctoral Position – Pilot-Scale Gasification Trials - CDD 12 months

Euraxess; Albi; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IMT Mines Albi invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position to join a team of engineers, technicians, and faculties working on thermal processes for biomass and waste valorisation. The work centers on the 100-kW pilot-scale downdraft gasification unit and adapting it to operate in a nitrogen-free atmosphere.

The successful candidate will conduct experimental work, help modify the pilot unit, analyze products and processes, and contribute to project meetings and scientific

Responsabilités

• Join a team of engineers, technicians, and faculties working on thermal processes for biomass and waste valorisation.
• Carry out experimental work on a 100-kW pilot gasification unit.

Description du poste

Organisation/Company IMT Mines Albi Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 20 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will join a team of engineers, technicians, and faculties working on thermal processes for the valorisation of biomass and waste. The job focuses on work at the semi-industrial scale. You will work on the 100-kW pilot-scale downdraft gasification unit shown in Figure 1. The activities carried out as part of this postdoctoral position will focus on adapting this biomass gasification unit to operate in a nitrogen-free atmosphere. The absence of nitrogen is a key factor in converting this synthesis gas into storable fuels such as biomethane or sustainable liquid fuels for aviation (SAF) or maritime applications.

The candidate will contribute on final modifications to the pilot unit, including the injection of a nitrogen-free atmosphere (a mixture of O2, H2O, and CO2), and to conduct experimental work on the gasification unit. The candidate will also be responsible for performing the analyses necessary to characterize the products and the process.

The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to project meetings and the writing of scientific publications.