Three-years PhD position in Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Material Science: Development of porous hy[...]

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aix-Marseille Université recherche un candidat pour un poste de doctorat de trois ans en science des matériaux, portant sur le développement de matériaux hybrides pour le stockage et le transport de gaz naturel. Les candidats doivent avoir un master en science des matériaux, contribuant à des projets innovants en collaboration avec d'autres institutions académiques. Ce rôle offre une exposition unique à un projet de recherche de pointe aligné sur des défis environnementaux.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de master ou d’ingénieur en science des matériaux.
• Expérience solide en chimie organique et outils analytiques.
• Curieux, motivé et autonome.

Responsabilités

• Concevoir et caractériser des matériaux hybrides pour le stockage de gaz naturel.
• Collaborer avec différents partenaires de consortium.
• Présenter les résultats de recherche lors des réunions.

Connaissances

Chimie organique

Analyse des matériaux

Autonomie en laboratoire

Compétences interpersonnelles

Formation

Master en science des matériaux

Outils

NMR

TGA

DSC

CES

Description du poste

Three-years PhD position in Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Material Science: Development of porous hybrid materials for the storage and transport of natural gas

RESEARCHER PROFILE:PhD / R1: First stage Researcher
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Chemistry
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: Polymer chemistry, Organic chemistry

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION
Today, we face multiple environmental and socio-economic challenges such as climate change, urban pollution, the depletion of fossil resources, and rising prices. Natural gas (NG), primarily composed of methane, is considered a relatively clean fuel that significantly improves air quality, reduces CO2 emissions, and decreases dependency on oil. Furthermore, NG is more evenly distributed worldwide, has a higher calorific value, and emits less CO2 compared to coal and oil. However, due to its low density, storage and transportation remain challenging and costly without pipelines. Therefore, the adsorption of NG (ANG) in porous materials at ambient temperature and relatively low pressures is an attractive alternative solution for the transport and storage of NG, biomethane, and onboard applications. Considering the limited capacity of current porous adsorbents (zeolites, activated carbons, MOFs, and COPs), the development of new efficient adsorbents for ANG technology is highly desired. This is the context of the proposed thesis, whose main objective will be to design, prepare, and characterize hybrid covalent organic polymer (hybrid-COP) materials for the storage and transport of natural gas.….

This thesis work is part of the ANR "ANGSTROEM" project in collaboration with the MADIREL laboratory (Aix-Marseille Université), LIPhy (Université Grenoble-Alpes), and SIMaP (Grenoble INP).

TYPE OF CONTRACT:TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS:FULL /HOURS PER WEEK: 35
APPLICATION DEADLINE:30/06/2025 & TIME 12:00
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE:01/10/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months

Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate should hold a master’s degree or an engineering degree in materials science with solid experience in organic chemistry and strong proficiency in analytical tools (NMR, TGA, DSC, CES, etc.).

Soft skills:The candidate must be curious, motivated, and dynamic, autonomous in the laboratory, and capable of presenting their research results during meetings with various consortium partners. Strong organizational skills, commitment to deliverables, interpersonal abilities, and a critical mindset will be particularly valued for the successful completion of this project.

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Job details

Title

Three-years PhD position in Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Material Science: Development of porous hybrid materials for the storage and transport of natural gas

Published

2025-01-21

2025-06-30 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
2025-06-30 12:00 (CET)

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