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Postdoctoral researcher in ultrafast plasmon-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

CNRS · State civil service

En français : Post-doctorant·e en spectroscopie Raman ultrarapide exaltée par plasmons

This job in plain words

A one-year postdoctoral job at the CNRS in Gif-sur-Yvette, as part of the PERSH project. The work is shared between the PPSM lab (ENS Paris-Saclay) and the LEC team at I2BC, and mixes surface chemistry, ultrafast physics and protein biochemistry.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

The job is open only to contract agents, so people who are not civil servants can apply. A PhD is required.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, physics or a related field
Contract
Contract agent only, fixed-term contract (CDD) of 1 year (postdoctoral contract)

The profile they want:

  • PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, physics or a related field, with ultrafast optics specialisation
  • Solid background in Raman and/or transient absorption spectroscopy
  • Skill in setting up and aligning femtosecond laser optical benches
  • Ability to analyse spectroscopic data; Python, MATLAB or Igor is a plus
  • Autonomy, experimental rigour and ability to work across two disciplines
  • Good level of scientific English

What you would do

  • Synthesise and functionalise plasmonic nanoparticles
  • Prepare model systems of porphyrin aggregates
  • Contribute to methods for immobilising pigments and proteins on plasmonic substrates
  • Carry out SE-FSRRS and transient absorption measurements
  • Analyse time-resolved Raman data sets
  • Contribute to scientific papers and conference presentations

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the link on the Choisir le Service Public offer.

Good to know:

  • Safety training in laser use is required beforehand
  • Handling chemicals: work under a fume hood with protective equipment
  • Work is shared between the PPSM (ENS Paris-Saclay) and I2BC in Gif-sur-Yvette
  • Access to the LUMA national platform (femtosecond Raman)

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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