15 month-Postdoc Position in Polymer chemistry for the development of polymer electrolytes for high voltage lithium battery

RESEARCHER PROFILE: Postdoc / R2: PhD holders RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: ChemistryMAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: Polymer chemistry
JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION
The research on electrochemical storage of energy is today in a stage of fast and profound evolution; because of both the strong development of portable electronics requesting power energy and in the in inevitable development of greener transport modes (hybrid and full electric vehicles, better energy management in air and railroad transport). All these markets require higher performances systems of storage in terms of energy density (weight and volume), of power, life cycle, safety and cost. A new generation of batteries called “all solid-state batteries” is the best candidate to answer the needs of these diversified applications. It is precisely in this context that the subject of the Postdoc position is proposed, that consists of design, prepare and characterize polymer electrolytes with a high level of performance for all solid-state batteries.
The work program of Postdoct will be devoted to the development of high potential polymer electrolytes. The first part of the project will consist in the preparation of ion-conducting polymer electrolytes with controlled architectures and compositions. In the second part, a deep physico-chemical characterization of polymer electrolyte materials will be carried out to establish the structure-property relationship.
This work is part of the “ELIAS” project funded by Bpifrance (France 2030). This project, bringing together 2 industrial partners (SAFT and Ingecal) and 3 academic research laboratories (Liten-CEA, ICMMO-UP Saclay, ICR-AMU Marseille), aims to produce at the end of the project an all-solid-state battery prototype with energy density > 400 Wh/kg (for example, energy density of lithium-ion battery is 80 Wh/kg).
TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME/ HOURS PER WEEK: 35APPLICATION DEADLINE: 01/04/2025ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/04/2025ENVISAGED DURATION: 15 months
WORK LOCATION(S): Institut de Chimie Radicalaire – ICR Lab, Campus Scientifique Saint Jérôme, 52 avenue Escadrille Normandie Niemen, Service 542, 13013 Marseille, France
WHAT WE OFFER: Around 34 k€/year (gross salary) depending on experience
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QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTSThe postdoctoral fellow should hold a PhD in soft matter chemistry, and have a solid technical background in organic/polymer synthesis and physicochemical characterization. Additional skills in ionic conductivity of polymer electrolytes will be appreciated.
Soft skills: Autonomy, Teamwork, Organization, Analytical and critical thinking, Activity report writing
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESSMore info at http://www.icr.univ-amu.frApplication must include your cover letter and CV
HOW TO APPLY: [email protected]