TENURE TRACK POSITION IN PLASMA-CATALYSIS (M / W)

Université PSL; Valbonne; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious engineering school in France is seeking a junior researcher in plasma catalysis. The successful candidate will conduct research in nonthermal plasma, develop catalysts, supervise students, and engage in scientific communication. Ideal applicants should have a doctoral degree in chemistry or physics, with strong knowledge in catalytic and cold plasma chemistry. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions and to be part of a leading research team.

Prestations

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunities for career development

Participation in the carbon neutrality transition

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge in catalytic chemistry and experience in laboratory preparation of catalysts.
• Solid skills in cold plasma chemistry, both experimental and numerical.
• Proficiency in analytical chemistry techniques such as spectroscopy and chromatography.

Responsabilités

• Conduct laboratory experiments in plasma catalysis.
• Develop special catalysts and perform modeling related to catalysis.
• Supervise students and contribute to scientific communication.

Connaissances

Catalytic chemistry

Cold plasma chemistry

Analytical chemistry

Process engineering

Teamwork

Formation

Doctoral degree in chemistry or physics

Outils

Analytical instruments

Description du poste

About us

Mines Paris-PSL is one of the most prestigious engineering schools in France. Mines Paris-PSL is a public institution that trains generalist engineers through an innovative and multidisciplinary educational approach (engineering sciences and social sciences and humanities). Its affiliation with PSL University, which ranks among the top 50 in international rankings, represents a real opportunity to enrich academic paths.

Mission

The PERSEE Centre is based in Sophia Antipolis. It is one of the 18 research centres at Mines Paris PSL and one of the four centres in the institution's Energy and Processes Department. Its activity focuses on new energy technologies and renewable energies, centred on three key themes : Materials and Processes for Energy, Thermochemistry and Plasmas, Integration of Renewable Energies and Electrification Management.

Within this framework, the ‘Thermochemistry and Plasmas’ (TeP) group is looking for a junior researcher in plasma catalysis with excellent knowledge of both catalytic chemistry and cold plasma chemistry for its activities in the ‘non-thermal plasmas’ area.

Your challenges and responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the TeP team at the PERSEE Mines Paris PSL center where he/she will undertake research on nonthermal plasma.

He/she will work under the scientific direction of the TeP manager with the other team members on every stage of research projects in this area (from conceiving ideas to communicating scientific results).

He/she will join a focus team within a research group comprising researchers, engineers and technicians and will be required to supervise students, including acting as a thesis advisor for PhD students. This means that he/she will take an active part in most current and future scientific studies.

The successful candidate’s main role will be to carry out experimental and theoretical studies, involving:

• Preparing and undertaking laboratory experiments requiring solid skills in handling analytical instruments for physics and chemistry
• Developing special catalysts in the laboratory (experience in preparing special catalysts is indispensable)
• Advanced physical-chemical modeling of plasma catalysis (proven proficiency in numerical modeling of plasma catalysis processes is essential)
• Experimental development relating to catalysis in the area of nonthermal plasma – (joint) supervision of students, including acting as a thesis advisor for PhD students – Project monitoring
• Reporting on studies
• Writing scientific articles
• Ensuring scientific communication and participating at conferences
• Contributing to nonthermal plasma laboratory security

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The main skills required for this post are

• Knowledge and skills : the position requires excellent knowledge and solid skills in the following three scientific areas:
  • Catalytic chemistry (design and laboratory preparation of catalysts, catalyst characterization, surface chemistry, experimental investigation of heterogeneous catalysts, thermocatalysis)
  • Cold plasma chemistry (experimental and numerical)
  • Analytical chemistry (spectroscopy, spectrometry, chromatography, BET, XPS, RDX, MEB, MET, TPD)
• Sound general knowledge of process engineering is also required.
• A doctoral degree in chemistry or physics on a subject related to plasma catalysis is mandatory. One or more post‑doctoral experiences in plasma catalysis would be highly appreciated.

• Soft skills: This position calls for both social skills necessary for teamwork, and scientific skills of a very high-level, combined with a genuine enthusiasm for lab‑based field work.
• Candidates will need to be comfortable working in a laboratory team and be capable of working autonomously to carry out their assignments.

…And about us ! Working at Mines Paris - PSL also means

• Joining a prestigious institution with a rich history
• Playing a part in the digital transition and the transition to carbon neutrality to tackle the climate emergency
• Belonging to PSL University, ranked 34th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities

Mines Paris - PSL is committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through an open and transparent recruitment process.

Mines Paris - PSL is also committed to promoting the professional integration and career development of people with disabilities.