M/F post-doctorate “Synthesis of original polyesters from erucic acid”

Organisation/Company

CNRS

Department

Laboratoire de chimie des polymères organiques

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Physics » Chemical physics
Physics » Biophysics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

10 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Tasks will include :
* Experimental work on polymer synthesis and characterization
* Supervision of trainees
* Participation in the scientific life of the laboratory’s 2 teams
* Writing scientific articles and disseminating results

* Epoxidation of erucic acid and direct polymerization of the epoxidized fatty acid
* Synthesis of linear and branched polyesters from erucic acids mono-hydroxylated in different positions
* Structural, thermal and rheological characterizations of the polyesters obtained

The Laboratoire de Chimie des Polymères Organiques (LCPO) is a joint research unit attached to the CNRS, the Université de Bordeaux and the Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux (http://www.lcpo.fr ). The LCPO comprises 4 research teams and employs nearly 150 people, including some 50 permanent staff.

With almost 40 years’ experience in polymer chemistry, LCPO’s research focuses on :
– develop innovative methodologies for the synthesis of precision polymers, notably through biomimetic and/or green chemistry approaches.
– develop functional polymer materials through macromolecular engineering and self-assembly, particularly in the fields of renewable materials, health and energy.
– establish lasting links with the socio-economic world.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Frédéric Peruch and Henri Cramail in LCPO teams 1 and 2. He/she will work within the framework of ACTPAC’s European HORIZON project. He/she will hold a Master’s degree in Polymer Science.

Team 1, entitled “Catalyses and polymerization engineering”, is headed by Frédéric Peruch. The team develops alternative strategies for the synthesis of “tailor-made” polymers:
– the design of catalytic systems for highly selective polymerization reactions
– development of recyclable, bio-inspired catalytic nanoreactors operating in aqueous media
– engineering of polymers, nanoparticles or nanostructures for targeted functions and applications.

Team 2, entitled “Biopolymers and bio-based polymers”, is headed by Henri Cramail http://www.lcpo.fr/team-2-biopolymers-bio-sourced-polymers/ .
The team designs biosourced polymers based on polyaddition/polycondensation routes. The main bio-resources studied are :
– vegetable oils
– oligosaccharides and biophenols

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Basic

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Physics » Chemical physics

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Physics » Biophysics

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Good skills in molecular and macromolecular chemistry
Good knowledge of polymer characterization techniques

Additional comments

Project funded by the French Agency of Resarch (ANR PRCE) including the participation of companies: SEQENS and ITERG (ERMONES project).

Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5629-FREPER-013/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Laboratoire de chimie des polymères organiques

Country

France

City

PESSAC

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR5629-FREPER-013/Candidater.aspx

Contact

City

PESSAC

Website

http://www.lcpo.fr

STATUS: EXPIRED