8 Mar 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
CNRS- Department
Institut de chimie séparative de Marcoule- Research Field
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Chemistry » Computational chemistry- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
France- Application Deadline
28 Mar 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
35- Offer Starting Date
2 Jun 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 'Mesoscopic Modelling and Theoretical Chemistry' team at the Institut de Chimie Séparatives de Marcoule (ICSM) is recruiting a post-doctoral researcher for the molecular modelling of flotation in the context of recycling strategic metals. In collaboration with the ICSM's experimentalists, the aim will be to study the foams used in this process to separate ionic species. The work will implement a molecular description of water/air interfaces in the presence of surfactants that selectively adsorb cations.
IThe first step will be to model an aqueous solution confined between two interfaces covered with polyethoxycarboxylate surfactants using classical molecular dynamics. The work will therefore involve defining a model and then carrying out all-atom simulations to understand and predict the properties of the confined solution. We will be particularly interested in the distribution of ions in the medium, since this is what controls the separation. Using a biased simulation procedure, the distribution coefficients will be studied and compared with experiments. Secondly, a mesoscopic model of the system will be established using a continuous solvent approach. Particular attention will also be paid to describing the hydrodynamic properties that control foam drainage.
This work will be carried out in the ICSM's LMCT team, which will help to develop the modelling methodologies needed to ensure the project's success. The ICSM is a joint research unit (UMR 5257) between the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), the Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives (CEA), the University of Montpellier (UM) and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier (ENSCM). The Institute aims to develop high-level fundamental research in separative chemistry applied to the development of low-carbon energies in a global context of increasing scarcity of natural resources. Applied to the recycling of strategic materials, the ICSM balances its research between 'understanding' - i.e. demonstrating the predictive capacity of models built on known principles - and 'optimising' - i.e. demonstrating the feasibility of new chemical systems for selective extraction, sometimes implemented in breakthrough technological processes. It brings together around a hundred scientists.
The 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 MESR.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR5257-JEADUF-003/Candidater.aspx
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Basic
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Physical chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- None
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Computational chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
PhD in chemistry or physics with a focus on modelling
Knowledge of molecular simulation (classical and/or quantum) and/or theory to describe complex liquid systems.
Knowledge of solution chemistry is desirable.
Curiosity, autonomy and the ability to work as part of a team are three essential qualities for this study. Knowledge of computing tools (simulation code, programming (Python and/or C/Fortran) and English is obviously required.
- Website for additional job details
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5257-JEADUF-003/Default.aspx
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Institut de chimie séparative de Marcoule
- Country
- France
- City
- CHUSCLAN
- Geofield
Contact
- City
CHUSCLAN- Website
http://www.icsm.fr
STATUS: EXPIRED
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