Postdoctoral research in Remediation of PFAS in complex matrices by magnetism

Université de Rouen - CARMeN Institute; Mont-Saint-Aignan; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in France seeks a motivated PhD in organic chemistry to develop innovative methodologies for capturing pollutants. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in chromatography, and a keen interest in pollution control. Responsibilities include characterizing products and presenting findings independently. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the environmental sustainability and industrial partnerships aimed at improving waste management.

Qualifications

• Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Knowledge in supramolecular chemistry is an asset.
• Interest in pollution control and industrial partnerships preferred.

Responsabilités

• Characterize products and analyze reactions.
• Present results independently.

Connaissances

PhD in organic chemistry

Analytical skills

Chromatography purification

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Motivated and curious

Formation

PhD in organic chemistry

Outils

NMR

IR

HPLC

Description du poste

Position and Assignments

Our ambition is to develop magnetic support able to capture metals and/or organic compounds (PFAS, dyes, pesticide, metabolites…) based on magnetite functionalized with specific organic ligands. The pollutants will be extracted and concentrated from various contaminated waters by simple magnetization and the magnetic support will be regenerated. This innovative depolluting process has been patented (publication in ). This is a new process of separation which reduces the energy cost, save water, recycle metals limiting economic dependence and preserve resources. The project aims to optimize the process and extend the applications in direct relation with industrials needs. This new technology will improve the industrial performance and environmental waste management by capturing, concentrating pollutants with a recyclable magnetic support.

Geographic Mobility

International

Starting date

-03-01

Profile

• PhD in organic chemistry
• Analytical skills (liquid, solid)
• Chromatography purification
• Strong communication & leadership skills
• Motivated, curious, autonomou
• The candidate PhD in organic chemistry should have a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, be creative, and highly motivated to join a multidisciplinary research team. Knowledge in the practice of supramolecular chemistry and a strong background in analysis and surface physicochemistry will be considered as an asset. Chemist exhibiting a specific interest in pollution control and industrial partnerships would be preferred.

Goals

• Development of innovative methodology
• Scale up
• Mechanistic studies

He/She will have to

1. Carry out the complete characterization of these products and analysis of these reactions by NMR, IR, HPLC, etc… in the interests of quality and reproducibility.
2. Present regularly and independently these results