Organisation/Company: CNRS
Department: Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse
Research Field: Chemistry, Physics, Technology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: France
Application Deadline: 3 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 6 Jan 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
The main task of the person selected for this position will be to design composites starting from lamellar compounds using different strategies depending on the nature of the selected bioactive molecules and the applications targeted. Responsibilities include:
Development of synthesis pathways to prepare environmentally friendly stimulus-responsive systems.
Optimization of the key parameters governing their formation.
Structural and textural characterization and elucidation of the mechanisms of formation.
Evaluation of the properties, particularly the controlled release properties under stimulus.
Tests of formulations adapted to the targeted applications.
Transition from lab scale to pilot scale.
Literature monitoring.
Writing reports.
Presentation of results to the consortium members and at conferences for non-confidential aspects of research.
Supervision of trainees.
The proposed research project will be conducted in the frame of the ANR Industrial Chair "Matiaire" (Innovative Materials for Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture), which involves the Institute of Materials Science of Mulhouse (IS2M - UMR UHA-CNRS 7361) and Timac AGRO company. Research will be performed in the joint laboratory Matiaire, with stays at the Roullier Group's World Innovation Center.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Experimental skills in synthesis processes and functionalization of lamellar compounds.
Skills in characterization techniques (XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis, SEM-EDX, TEM, solid-state NMR, thermal analysis, nitrogen adsorption-desorption manometry, etc.).
Personal Skills
Open-mindedness and curiosity.
Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary research environment.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Writing skills in English (C2 level).
Ability to present results concisely with a scientific approach, suitable for both scientific audiences and the general public.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
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