Postdoctoral Researcher: Development of UHV-XPS Instrumentation for PFAS Transformation Studies

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Postdoctoral Researcher: Development of UHV-XPS Instrumentation for PFAS Transformation Studies Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'ICPEES, un'unità del CNRS e dell'Università di Strasburgo, cerca un Ricercatore post-dottorato per lo sviluppo di strumentazione UHV-XPS per studi sulla trasformazione dei PFAS. Il contratto è a tempo determinato di 12 mesi, con inizio previsto a gennaio 2027. Il candidato selezionato si occuperà dell'adattamento e della modifica di strumentazione esistente, dello sviluppo di sistemi di erogazione di gas e liquidi, e della caratterizzazione XPS. È richiesta una laurea di dottorato in Fisica, Chimica Fisica, Scienza dei Materiali, Scienza delle Superfici o discipline correlate, con esperienza in strumentazione XPS e UHV. È preferibile la conoscenza della lingua francese, ma non è obbligatoria. Position identification Title of post : Postdoctoral Researcher: Development of UHV-XPS Instrumentation for PFAS Transformation Studies Type of contract : Fixed-term contract (12 months) Category (A,B or C) : A Contract/project period : 12 months Expected date of employment : January 2027 Proportion of work : 100% Workplace : ICPEES, CNRS and University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Desired level of education : PhD Experience required : Less than 1 year after PhD Contact(s) for information on the position (identity, position, e-mail address, telephone) : S. Zafeiratos, Research Director, spiros.zafeiratos@unistra.fr , ++33(0)3 68 85 27 55 Closing date for the receipt of applications : 31/08/2026 Research project or operation This postdoctoral project focuses on the development of UHV-XPS instrumentation for studying PFAS adsorption and thermal transformation on activated carbon materials. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a custom-built ultra-high vacuum (UHV) XPS set up for studying the adsorption and thermal transformation of PFAS on activated carbon materials. The project combines instrumentation development, including a laser-heated reactor coupled to the UHV system, with quasi in situ XPS studies aimed at understanding PFAS capture and conversion into functional fluorinated carbon materials. Activities Description of the research activities : Adaptation and modification of existing UHV-XPS instrumentation. Development of gas and liquid delivery systems. Assembly, maintenance and optimization of UHV equipment. XPS characterization and synchrotron campaigns. Data analysis and dissemination. Related activities : Support instrumentation development, experimental campaigns, publications and collaboration with project partners. Skills Qualifications/knowledge : PhD in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, Surface Science or related discipline. Proven expertise in XPS and UHV instrumentation. English B2-C1. Knowledge of French is desirable but not mandatory. Operational skills/expertise : Experience with UHV systems, XPS instrumentation, data analysis, independent problem solving. Personal qualities : Autonomy, initiative, scientific rigor, teamwork, communication. Environment and context of work Presentation of the laboratory/unity : ICPEES (UMR 7515), CNRS and University of Strasbourg. Catalysis and Materials Department, Surface Analysis Laboratory. Hierarchical relationship : The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr S. Zafeiratos and in close collaboration with Prof. M. Millet, Dr. J.-M. Nhut, and potentially with a PhD student involved in the project. Special conditions of practice (notice attached): Occasional travel to European synchrotron facilities (SOLEIL, MAX IV, ESRF, BESSY). To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and diploma to : S. Zafeiratos ( spiros.zafeiratos@unistra.fr ) Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).