Postdoctoral Researcher on Sustainable Sulfur-Based Polymers M/F

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Le CNRS recrute un chercheur postdoctoral spécialisé en chimie des polymères pour contribuer à un projet ANR sur des polymères contenant du soufre durable. Ce poste basé à l'Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse implique des activités en synthèse et caractérisation de polymères, avec un fort accent sur des concepts de chimie durable et de valorisation de sous-produits industriels.

Qualifications

• PhD en Chimie des Polymères ou domaines connexes.
• Expertise en synthèse de polymères et caractérisation.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe interdisciplinaire.

Responsabilités

• Conception et optimisation de réactions de polymérisation.
• Synthesis of polymers and characterization.
• Rédaction de publications scientifiques et participation aux activités de transfert de connaissances.

Connaissances

Chimie des polymères

Caractérisation des matériaux

Chimie durable

Compétences en communication

Formation

PhD en Chimie des Polymères, Chimie Organique ou Science des Matériaux

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Physics » Chemical physics Physics » Biophysics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 24 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 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

The recruited postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the ANR-funded project HELP (Harnessing Elemental Sulfur in Polymer Chemistry). The mission is to develop a new class of sustainable sulfur-containing polymers using a multicomponent strategy. This work aims to upcycle elemental sulfur (S₈) - a by-product of the petrochemical industry - into functional, cost-effective polymeric materials with advanced applications, particularly in sensors and electronics.

Main Activities:
• Design and optimization of multicomponent polymerization reactions involving elemental sulfur.
• Synthesis of homo- and co-polymers using both conventional and partially renewable diamine monomers.
• Structural and functional characterization of polymeric materials (e.g., NMR, FTIR, TGA, DSC, GPC, rheometry, UV-Vis, fluorescence).
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in organic synthesis, materials science, and advanced instrumentation.
• Preparation of scientific publications and reports for the ANR project.
• Participation in knowledge transfer activities and scientific communication.

The position is based at the Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse (IS2M – UMR 7361, CNRS/Université de Haute-Alsace). The researcher will work under the supervision of Prof. Hatice Mutlu and Dr. Arnaud Spangenberg. The IS2M provides a stimulating and collaborative research environment with access to cutting-edge facilities, including:
• Microfabrication and flow chemistry platforms
• Advanced spectroscopic and microspectroscopic instrumentation
• Mat-Light infrastructures (robot-assisted synthesis, volumetric printing, spectrofluorimetry)

• PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Materials Science (completed).
• Demonstrated expertise in synthetic polymer chemistry and/or redox-active organic reactions.
• Proficiency in materials characterization techniques.
• Experience with sustainable chemistry concepts and valorization of industrial by-products is a strong asset.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus, but not mandatory).