Researcher for the SCORED project

Universite de Montpellier; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading academic institution in France is offering a postdoctoral researcher position focused on the synthesis and study of chiral materials for energy-related research. Candidates must hold a PhD in materials chemistry with significant experience in designing chiral materials and a strong publication record. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are vital. The role includes advancing research through synthesis, characterization, and the development of innovative electrocatalytic processes.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials chemistry required.
• Experience in the design of chiral materials is essential.
• Strong publication record in reputable journals is necessary.

Responsabilités

• Synthesize high Miller index chiral kink sites based metals.
• Convert CO₂ via stereoselective asymmetric electro‑carboxylation.
• Develop a chiral electrocatalytic electrolyzer.

Connaissances

PhD in materials chemistry

Significant experience in the design of chiral materials

Experience publishing research results in reputable journals

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Description du poste

Offer Description

- work environment: The “Institut Européen des Membranes” (IEM), founded in 1994, is a reference laboratory at the international level in the field of membrane materials and processes with research objectives based on a multidisciplinary approach and multi-scale: – the development and characterization of new membrane materials; – their implementation in membrane processes (effluent treatment, gas separation, biotechnologies related to food science and health…).

The postdoctoral researcher will benefit from the expertise and equipment available at the European Institute of Membranes (IEM), which will allow her/him to cover the entire chain of chiral material development, from advanced synthesis routes to the study of the catalyst properties from CO2 utilization in asymmetric reactions. This project aligns with priority scientific objectives and strategic axes of the IEM, namely: synthesis, characterization, and of new functional materials to explore new energy‑related research directions.

- main mission: 1) the synthesis of high Miller index chiral kink sites based metals (e.g., Cu and Ag) to: 2) Convert CO₂ via stereoselective asymmetric electro‑carboxylation of achiral molecules into chiral compounds, 3) Study in‑depth the role and the reconstruction of the chiral catalysts, and 4) Develop a chiral electrocatalytic electrolyzer.

- activities:

• Chiral Nanomaterials synthesis
• System Design, optimisation and scalability test
• In‑depth characterization of electrocatalysts
• Develop the Chiral Electrocatalytic Electrolyzer
• Analysis of the results and writing of research articles

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD in materials chemistry
• Significant experience in the design of chiral materials
• Experience publishing research results in reputable journals
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills