📌 Summary
The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Heterogeneous Catalysis at the Laboratoire de Réactivité de Surface (LRS) in Paris. The researcher will work on the ANR DOMINO project, focusing on the catalytic activity of MOFs and MOF-based composites, particularly for CO₂ cycloaddition to epoxides.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Heterogeneous Catalysis – CNRS, France
🔬 Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (H/F) – Heterogeneous Catalysis
📋 Position Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research |
| Laboratory | Laboratoire de Réactivité de Surface (LRS) |
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Contract | Fixed-term CDD |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Location | Paris 05, France |
| Qualification | PhD / Doctorate |
| Experience | 1–4 years desired |
| Salary | €3,081 gross/month |
| Working Time | Full-time |
| Reference | UMR7197-JULBLA-002 |
| Application Deadline | 29 August 2026, 23:59 |
The position is based primarily at LRS, with collaboration and travel between three Île-de-France laboratories: LRS (Sorbonne Université), ILV (UVSQ), and ICMMO (Paris-Saclay).
🧪 Research Area
Heterogeneous catalysis, MOF materials, coordination chemistry, catalytic processes, interfaces, and CO₂ conversion.
🎓 Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants should:
- Hold a PhD/Doctorate in a relevant field.
- Have approximately 1–4 years of relevant research experience.
- Possess experience in MOF synthesis and characterization.
- Have experience evaluating the catalytic activity of MOFs, particularly in CO₂ cycloaddition reactions with epoxides.
- Be familiar with techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD/DRX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/ATG), microscopy, NMR, and ICP.
- Have experience with scientific writing and publication preparation.
🔬 Job Description
The selected researcher will:
- Complete research conducted under the ANR DOMINO project.
- Characterize and evaluate the catalytic performance of MOFs and MOF-based composites developed by the consortium.
- Investigate CO₂ cycloaddition onto epoxides, assessing both catalytic activity and enantioselectivity.
- Complete characterization of catalytic materials.
- Conduct additional MOF or MOF-composite synthesis when required.
- Contribute to the preparation and writing of scientific publications arising from the project.
- Collaborate across the three participating laboratories in the Île-de-France region.
The role involves standard chemical laboratory risks and the use of pressurized equipment such as autoclaves.
💰 Salary & Benefits
- €3,081 gross per month
- 44 days of annual leave/RTT
- Public transport costs covered at 75%
- Sustainable mobility allowance of up to €300
- Full-time research position.
📝 How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the official CNRS employment portal using reference UMR7197-JULBLA-002.
Apply through the official CNRS job portal
⏰ Last Date to Apply
29 August 2026 at 23:59 (Paris time).
Institution: CNRS
Laboratory: Laboratoire de Réactivité de Surface (LRS), Paris.
