PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Catalysis in France

This postdoctoral project develops the chemical-catalysis component of the ANR TOOLS4HYBCAT project, which targets the conversion of biomass-derived D-glucose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). The research will focus on the acid-catalysed dehydration of D-fructose, the intermediate produced by enzymatic isomerization of D-glucose. The postdoctoral researcher will identify suitable chemical catalysts, assess their stability and compatibility with the intended operating conditions, and evaluat...

A one-year funded postdoctoral position is available in homogeneous catalysis at the Institute of Chemical Sciences of Rennes (ISCR) in Rennes, France. The opportunity is intended for postdoctoral research in chemistry, with a focus on homogeneous catalytic systems. The supplied announcement does not provide further details about the specific project, research group, supervisor, experimental methods, or research environment....

Chimie ParisTech – PSL is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Organic Chemistry and Catalysis , in collaboration with EUROAPI . The project aims to develop selective catalytic oxidation reactions for the synthesis and manufacturing of corticosteroids . This is a strong fit for candidates with research interests in organic synthesis, oxidation chemistry, catalysis, and process-oriented pharmaceutical chemistry. The position is based in Paris, France and is offered as a 12-month rene...

CNRS is advertising a PhD-level opening based at IRCELYON (Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon) in Villeurbanne, France . The project is part of the ECOCHEM mission within PEPR SPLEEN and focuses on understanding the parameters that optimize the photocatalytic response under pressure and temperature . The work combines chemistry , materials science , catalysis , and environmental science . Main tasks include oxide photocatalyst synthesis via sol-gel, hydrothermal, o...

PhD position available at Université de Toulouse (LPCNO) in collaboration with UNSW Sydney on the atomically precise synthesis of Pt-decorated Ni/Co catalysts for efficient fuel cells. The project focuses on hydrogen evolution and methanol/ethanol oxidation , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in Chemistry , Physics , Nanotechnology , and Materials Science . The thesis period is listed as 2027–2030 . Supervisors mentioned are Lise-Marie Lacroix (Université de Toulouse) and Richard ...

Joint PhD opportunity in catalysis , sustainable chemistry , and green chemistry within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND Doctoral Programme Between Earth and Sky . The project, NEXT-OX ( Next-Generation Catalysis for a Low-Carbon Future: From (Mechano)chemical Synthesis to (Photo)catalytic Oxidation ), focuses on developing next-generation catalytic approaches for a low-carbon future. The research combines mechanochemistry, chemical synthesis, and photocatalytic oxidation, and is...