Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Reaction Engineering, Flow Calorimetry and Thermal Safety Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon in France

Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon (IRCELYON), part of CNRS and Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in France, is advertising a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position in experimental reaction engineering, flow calorimetry, and thermal safety.

The project is strongly experimental and focuses on the investigation of exothermic reactions in continuous flow calorimetry, including hands-on work with state-of-the-art Fluitec equipment. Research topics include thermal runaway risk analysis, reaction engineering under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions, biomass valorization, sustainable chemical processes, and kinetic modeling linked to real experimental data.

This opportunity is well suited to candidates with a background in chemical engineering or related chemical sciences who enjoy laboratory-based research, experimental design, and interpreting complex thermal/reactive behavior. The post emphasizes the bridge between process safety and process development, with applications to challenging reactive systems such as oxidation of 5-HMF or furfural.

Eligibility highlights: doctoral degree in chemical engineering, good knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, experience in experimental work and analysis, strong kinetic modeling background, and fluency in English.

Funding: 2-year postdoctoral contract with a salary of 2320 € gross per month.

Application deadline: 1 June 2026. Applicants should send a CV, motivation letter, transcript of record, doctoral degree, recommendation letters, and any other useful documents (language and degree certificates, awards, etc.) by email to the supervisor.

Supervisor: Prof. Sebastien Leveneur, IRCELYON, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France.