- JOB
- France
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Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- ENSICAEN
- Department
- Management
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- France
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37H00
- Offer Starting Date
- 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 person recruited will work on the plasma-assisted synthesis of NH3 in the framework of the project called PLASMA-N-ACT.
Ammonia (NH3) is the primary ingredient in fertilizers, and also widely used for the production of base chemicals. It is also an H2 carrier thanks to its high energy density of 5.2 kWh kg-1 and high hydrogen gravimetric content of 17.6 wt.%. NH3 today is almost exclusively (>96%) produced by the Haber-Bosch (H-B) process which is high energy consuming due to severe operating conditions, i.e. T>500°C and P>150 bars. In PLASMA-N-ACT project, nitrogen activation will be done using external energy sources such as non-thermal plasmas to facilitate the cleavage of the strong N≡N bond, thus achieving NH3 synthesis under mild conditions.
The PhD student will perform FTIR Operando studies of the plasma-assisted catalytic synthesis of NH3 in order to determine the kinetics for plasma assisted-ammonia catalytic synthesis with promising materials. Such Plasma-FTIR systems are already available and developed at LCS.
Where to apply
- federico.azzolina-jury@ensicaen.fr
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a PhD candidate with knowledge in Infrared of heterogeneous catalysis. Knowledge of spectroscopy of solid catalysts and plasma physics will be highly appreciated.
Specific Requirements
Master in Chemistry or Master in Physical chemistry or Master in physics.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Basic
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
Selection process
A complete application must contain:
- Personal letter with a brief description of your research interests and your motivation letter, as well as your contact information
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copy of the diplomas of your Master degree
- At least one letter of recommendation
Please email the required documents listed above to federico.azzolina-jury@ensicaen.fr and marie-francoise.lecanu@ensicaen.fr
The subject of your application email must contain the reference of the job offer.
People selected for an interview will be directly contacted by e-mail in APRIL - MAY 2025 .
Additional comments
The research will be carried out at the Laboratoire Catalyse et Spectrochimie (LCS).
The LCS laboratory is a joint research unit under the auspices of the CNRS (UMR 6506), the University of Caen Normandy and ENSICAEN, the host institution. The LCS is recognized for its research activities, which are organized into two teams: one working on the rational design of porous zeolitic materials for targeted applications (catalysis, adsorption, sensors, medical applications…), and the other focusing on in-situ and operando spectroscopic methods for molecular-scale understanding of catalytic and adsorption phenomena. The person recruited will be inserted in
this latter team. The LCS is heavily involved in major energy and pollution abatement projects and has long-standing strong interactions with numerous industrial groups.
The laboratory employs over 80 people, including 32 permanent staff (19 researchers, 14 administrative and technical staff). One of the laboratory's strengths also lies in the state-of-the art equipment, original tools and skills developed within its 5 technical platforms (Synthesis; Adsorption Catalysis; NMR; Vibrational Spectroscopy).
This post is located in a sector covered by the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST) and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival be authorised by the competent authority of the Minister for Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI).
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ENSICAEN - Laboratoire Catalyse et Spectrochimie
- Country
- France
- State/Province
- NORMANDIE
- City
- CAEN
- Postal Code
- 14000
- Street
- 6 boulevard Maréchal Juin
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- CAEN
- Website
- Street
- 6 boulevard Maréchal Juin
- Postal Code
- 14000
- srh@ensicaen.fr