3d-Jobs in Frankreich

Organisation/Company: Sorbonne Université

Research Field: Physics, Chemistry, Technology » Materials technology

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 3 May 2025 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

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

The next frontier for the fabrication of molecular nanodevices for optoelectronic applications is to be able to control the structure−function properties of the nanostructures on demand, to refine the subtle balance between molecule–molecule interactions and molecule–surface interactions through non-covalently adsorbed 1D or 2D supramolecular self-assemblies, and to create out-of-plane functions by engineering 3D nano-objects. Self-assembled molecular networks offer the unique advantage of simultaneously controlling both on-surface (in-plane) self-assembly and the orientation and position of the off-plane functionality of the adsorbed molecule, unlike self-assembled monolayers. Our previous works have demonstrated, through non-covalent surface functionalization, an easy-to-implement strategy to decorate graphene-based materials in a tunable way with 3D molecular building blocks composed of a pedestal, a linker and a chromophore in order to obtain light-responsive systems.

In this context, the present PhD project will seek the main objective to respond to the current demand of molecular electronic nanodevices for one-dimensional architectures which are particularly targeted in order to induce anisotropy in specific in-plane and out-of-plane orientations. This project is based on the use of new molecular building blocks by introducing a covalent bond - instead of a coordination link - between the pedestal and the off-plane functionality deposited on different kinds of conducting substrates.

1. Use of available new molecular building blocks by introducing a covalent bond - instead of a coordination link - between the pedestal and the off-plane functionality deposited on different kinds of conducting substrates.
2. Respond to the current demand of molecular electronic nanodevices for one-dimensional architectures in order to induce anisotropy in specific in-plane and out-of-plane orientations.
3. Drive your own research project in a stimulating, international and collaborative environment.
4. Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings.

1. You are a motivated and curious enthusiastic scientist who can work independently but also in a team.
2. You should hold a BSc/MSc degree in Surface Science, Physical Chemistry, Material Science, or related subject.
3. Knowledge in scanning probe microscopies (scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and/or atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS), synchrotron facilities and/or optical spectroscopy will also be appreciated.
4. Fluent English language skills (written and spoken) are required.