Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une opportunité passionnante pour un chercheur postdoctoral dans le domaine de la chimie des matériaux. Ce poste implique le développement de capteurs de gaz hautes performances à base de matériaux modificés par des MOFs. Le candidat idéal doit avoir un doctorat en chimie des matériaux et une solide expérience en synthèse et caractérisation de matériaux microporeux. Ce rôle se déroule dans un environnement dynamique et collaboratif au sein de l'Institut Européen des Membranes à Montpellier, où l'innovation est au cœur de la recherche.

Qualifications

• Doit avoir une expérience solide dans le domaine des matériaux microporeux.
• Compétence requise dans les méthodes de synthèse (hydro)solvothermales.
• Excellente communication en français et en anglais.

Responsabilités

• Développer des matériaux à base de MOFs pour des capteurs de gaz.
• Caractériser les matériaux par des techniques avancées.
• Collaborer efficacement avec d'autres membres du projet.

Connaissances

Chimie des matériaux

Synthesis

Caractérisation des matériaux

Simulation moléculaire

Compétences en communication

Formation

Doctorat en chimie des matériaux

Outils

XPS

Raman

QCM

AFM

FTIR

XRD

SEM

TEM

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut européen des membranes Research Field Chemistry Physics Technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 12 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 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

Postdoctoral Research Position (M/F) in Gas Sensing – Development of Membrane Materials Based on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs).
This project aims to develop high-performance gas sensors based on Metal Oxide Semiconductors (MOS) modified with MOFs, offering enhanced hydrogen detection capabilities — specifically high sensitivity and selectivity — along with low energy consumption and minimal maintenance requirements. Complementary approaches will be implemented, focusing on the development of various MOF structures integrated into micro-platforms.

- Synthesis of microporous MOF-based materials
- Shaping/forming of MOFs (thin films/membranes)
- Physicochemical characterization of materials (XPS, Raman, ellipsometry, QCM, nitrogen sorption, AFM, FTIR, TGA, XRD, SEM, TEM...)
- Application of computational methods for molecular simulations

The research will be carried out in the framework of ANR project at the Institut Européen des Membranes, Montpellier (IEM, CNRS, UMR5635, UM, ENSCM) in the MCP research group of the DM3 department. (https://iem.umontpellier.fr/en/dm3-en/ )

The selected candidate (M/F) should be highly motivated to work independently within a multidisciplinary, collaborative research environment. They must demonstrate curiosity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to critically and constructively analyze results. Effective collaboration and open communication with other project members will be essential. The candidate (M/F) should also be able to present results clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing, requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The candidate (M/F) must hold a PhD in Materials Chemistry and have solid experience in the field of microporous materials. In particular, familiarity with the synthesis, characterization, and properties of MOF-based materials is expected, with a strong focus on their applications in gas adsorption and separation.

A sound knowledge of (hydro)solvothermal synthesis methods for hybrid materials and their physicochemical characterization is essential, as is experience in producing such materials in membrane form. Experience in molecular simulation is also required. Prior work in gas sensing would be an asset.

Expected competencies:
- Materials chemistry, particularly hybrid materials based on MOFs
- (Hydro)solvothermal synthesis methods (both conventional and microwave-assisted)
- Material characterization techniques (XPS, Raman, nitrogen sorption, QCM, ellipsometry, AFM, FTIR, TGA, XRD, SEM, TEM...)
- Full proficiency in DFT (Density Functional Theory) and GCMC (Grand Canonical Monte Carlo) simulations
- Strong motivation to solve scientific challenges
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written) are essential