TENURE TRACK POSITION IN PLASMA-CATALYSIS (M/W)

Mines Paris‑PSL is one of the most prestigious engineering schools in France. Mines Paris‑PSL is a public institution that trains generalist engineers through an innovative and multidisciplinary educational approach (engineering sciences and social sciences and humanities). Its affiliation with PSL University, which ranks among the top 50 in international rankings, represents a real opportunity to enrich academic paths.

Mission

The PERSEE Centre is based in Sophia Antipolis. It is one of the 18 research centres at Mines Paris PSL and one of the four centres in the institution's Energy and Processes Department. Its activity focuses on new energy technologies and renewable energies, centred on three key themes: Materials and Processes for Energy, Thermochemistry and Plasmas, Integration of Renewable Energies and Electrification Management.

Your Environment

The ‘Thermochemistry and Plasmas’ (TeP) group is looking for a junior researcher in plasma catalysis with excellent knowledge of both catalytic chemistry and cold plasma chemistry for its activities in the ‘non‑thermal plasmas’ area.

Your Challenges And Responsibilities

• Prepare and undertake laboratory experiments requiring solid skills in handling analytical instruments for physics and chemistry.
• Develop special catalysts in the laboratory (experience in preparing special catalysts is indispensable).
• Advanced physical‑chemical modeling of plasma catalysis (proven proficiency in numerical modeling of plasma catalysis processes is essential).
• Experimental development relating to catalysis in the area of nonthermal plasma, including joint supervision of students and acting as a thesis advisor for PhD students, project monitoring, reporting on studies, writing scientific articles, ensuring scientific communication, participating at conferences, and contributing to nonthermal plasma laboratory security.

Profile

Let’s talk about you! The position requires a doctoral degree in chemistry or physics on a subject related to plasma catalysis. One or more post‑doctoral experiences in plasma catalysis would be highly appreciated.

The Main Skills Required For This Post Are

• Catalytic chemistry (design and laboratory preparation of catalysts, catalyst characterization, surface chemistry, experimental investigation of heterogeneous catalysts, thermocatalysis).
• Cold plasma chemistry (experimental and numerical).
• Analytical chemistry (spectroscopy, spectrometry, chromatography, BET, XPS, RDX, MEB, MET, TPD).
• Sound general knowledge of process engineering.
• Soft skills: teamwork, high‑level scientific skills, enthusiasm for lab‑based field work, ability to work autonomously and in a laboratory team.

Mines Paris‑PSL is committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through an open and transparent recruitment process. Mines Paris‑PSL is also committed to promoting the professional integration and career development of people with disabilities.

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