This project, funded by the CNRS Mission for Transversal and Interdisciplinary Initiatives (MITI), focuses on characterizing photo-excited carriers in TiO₂ and SrTiO₃ photoelectrocatalysts to improve photocatalytic efficiency. The research will combine material synthesis with advanced multi-scale spectroscopy (THz, XPS/UPS, tr-PES, and RIXS) to quantify polaronic mobility, localization, and carrier lifetimes.
PhD Position: Polaronic Dynamics of Photo-electrocatalysts, CNRS, France
Offer Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | PhD student |
| Contract Type | FTC (Fixed-Term Contract) |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Remuneration | 2300 € gross monthly |
| Location | Villeurbanne, Rhône, France |
| Research Area | Physical chemistry, theoretical and analytic |
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: BAC+5 (Master’s degree or equivalent).
- Additional: The position is open to people with a document recognizing their status as a disabled worker.
Job Description
The doctoral candidate will be based at Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l’Environnement de Lyon (IRCELYON). Key responsibilities include:
- Synthesizing materials with control over phase, doping, and defects.
- Performing physicochemical characterization (UV/XPS, THz).
- Studying photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical properties.
- Participating in experimental campaigns at large-scale facilities, including the European XFEL (tr-PES) and the SOLEIL synchrotron (RIXS).
- Analyzing large datasets and preparing findings for publication and conferences.
The candidate will work under the supervision of Luis Cardenas, Mathieu Prévot, and Iyas Ismail.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the official CNRS portal:
Last Date to Apply
27 July 2026, 23:59
