Postdoctoral researcher on Analysis of natural layered double hydroxides in ultramafic rocks by[...]

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading French research organization is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on layered double hydroxides within the ANR NaturaLDH project. The role includes developing analysis protocols, characterising natural samples, and disseminating findings. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, familiarity with laboratory protocols, and experience in chromatography and anion exchange. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on geological and mineralogical research.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in chemistry protocols.
• Familiarity with laboratory standards and procedures.
• Experience with ion chromatography and anion exchange is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop a protocol for analysing layered double hydroxides.
• Characterise samples using electron microprobe and spectroscopic methods.
• Collect field samples containing layered double hydroxides.
• Disseminate results through publications and conferences.

Connaissances

expertise in developing analytical chemistry protocols

mastery of laboratory work rules in chemistry

experience in ion chromatography

experience in anion exchange mechanisms

knowledge of geology and mineralogy

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut des sciences de la Terre Research Field Geosciences Astronomy Environmental science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 25 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 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 Institute of Earth Sciences (Grenoble) is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to work on the composition of natural layered double hydroxides within the ANR NaturaLDH project. Layered double hydroxides play a key role in the transport of elements such as C, Cl and S in ultramafic rocks between the Earth's enveloppes. They are also used in numerous applications such as contaminant treatment. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for developing a protocol for analysing natural layered double hydroxides by anion exchange and ion chromatography. The protocol will then be applied to natural samples to determine their composition and the conditions under which they were formed.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory work to develop a protocol for analysing layered double hydroxides by anion exchange (carbonation) and ion chromatography
• Characterisation of natural samples containing layered double hydroxides using electron microprobe, spectroscopic methods (Raman, infrared) and thermogravimetric analysis.
• Collection of samples containing layered double hydroxides in the field
• Participation in the dissemination of the results obtained (writing publications, participating in scientific conferences)

The successful candidate will join the mineralogy team of Institut des Sciences de la Terre (Grenoble), laboratory with approximately 300 employees. The project will be carried out in a team composed of specialists in the geology and mineralogy of ophiolites and engineers who are experts in ion chromatography and mineral synthesis. This multidisciplinary team is particularly concerned with the quality of working relationships. The project is part of a larger project (ANR NaturaLDH) focusing on the alteration of mantle rocks. The project also includes a PhD student with whom the postdoctoral researcher will be required to collaborate.

Skills Required

• expertise in developing analytical chemistry protocols
• mastery of laboratory work rules in chemistry
• experience in ion chromatography will be considered an asset
• experience in anion exchange mechanisms will be considered an asset
• knowledge of geology and mineralogy, particularly the mineralogy of ultramafic rocks, will be considered an asset