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Junior research scientist in heterogeneous (photo/electro)catalysis H/F

Grenoble, Isère💼 Full-time🗓 2025-07-12 → 2026-08-10

Core

Developing heterogeneous catalytic systems for CO2 valorisation using photo- and/or electrochemical processes to produce fuels and chemicals.

Role type

Junior research scientist (heterogeneous catalysis)

Builds

Inorganic materials (metal oxides, sulfides, M-Xenes, Single-Atom-Catalysts) integrated into porous or photoelectrodes for C-C bond coupling and hydrogenation reactions.

Domain

Chemistry, nanosciences, renewable energy, carbon capture and utilization

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Heterogeneous catalysis, photo(electro)catalysis, inorganic material synthesis, surface reaction mechanism analysis, C-C bond coupling, hydrogenation, porous electrode integration

Preferred skills

Fischer-Tropsch type reactions, ethylene/ethanol/methanol production, bio-inspired catalysts, European research project management

Technologies

Metal oxides, sulfides, M-Xenes, Single-Atom-Catalysts, photoelectrolysis devices

Responsibilities

Propose innovative research projects for CO2 valorisation, develop inorganic catalytic materials, integrate materials into photoelectrolysis devices, analyze molecular-level reaction mechanisms, participate in European Commission collaborative projects

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

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