Summary
This 36-month PhD position, funded by the CNRS–University of Sherbrooke Joint Program, offers a unique opportunity to work on the “Turb’Eaux” project. The research focuses on developing self-powered electrochemical systems for wastewater treatment, utilizing micro-gas turbines to convert electro-generated gases into electricity. The role involves collaboration between the GEPEA laboratory in France and the University of Sherbrooke in Canada.
PhD Position: Energetic Valorization of Gases from Wastewater Treatment, University of Sherbrooke, France
Designation
PhD candidate (M/F)
Key Information
| Feature | Details |
| Contract Type | FTC PhD student |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Start Date | 02/11/2026 |
| Remuneration | 2300 € gross monthly |
| Workplace | Nantes, France (with research visits to Canada) |
Research Area
Fluid and reactive environments: Transport, transfer, and transformation processes (Laboratoire de génie des procédés – environnement – agroalimentaire – GEPEA).
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree (or engineering degree) in process engineering.
- Preferred Background: Expertise in electrochemical engineering, environmental engineering, energy engineering, or related disciplines.
- Required Skills:
- Solid theoretical and experimental foundations in process engineering.
- Aptitude for experimental work.
- Strong interest in multiphysics modeling/simulation and data analysis.
- Autonomy, scientific curiosity, and ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.
- Excellent command of English.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Design and optimize an electrolyzer to enhance mass transfer, pollutant degradation, and gas recovery.
- Characterize produced gases and study the influence of operating parameters.
- Develop coupled electrochemical and hydrodynamic models.
- Participate in testing the integration of the system with a micro-gas turbine.
- Contribute to evaluating the overall energy efficiency of the technology.
- Participate in research visits (4–6 months total) to the University of Sherbrooke.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official CNRS portal:
Last Date to Apply
23 July 2026, 23:59
