Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Le Mans Université
- Research Field: Chemistry; Physics
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
- Country: France
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 12 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Description of the research subject
The post-doctoral fellow will be recruited within the framework of the national collaborative project PACTE (PEPR LUMA). The PACTE project aims to develop a new orthogonal catalysis strategy. The objective is to exploit plasmonics to enhance catalysis performance and light polarization to control and switch chemical reactions induced during catalysis. The PACTE project thus proposes to use anisotropic nanostructures as a plasmonic platform and as a support for catalysts. The post-doc's objective will be to understand the mechanisms of plasmon-assisted catalysis and to follow in situ chemical reactions for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy. He/She will have to develop a solution and time-dependent Raman measurement methodology for monitoring the structural changes induced on the reagents during catalysis and for observing the appearance of products. By modifying the experimental conditions and plasmon parameters, it will then be possible to determine the parameters influencing plasmon-assisted catalysis.
Planning research project
- Development of the SERS monitoring methodology in microfluidic cells (M1-M3),
- Proof of concept of the monitoring of the catalysis by SERS (M4-M6),
- Determination of the influence of experimental conditions on plasmon assisted catalysis (M7-M12).
Assigned activities and expected results
- Optical characterisation of plasmonics structures
- Characterisation of molecules by Raman spectroscopy and SERS
- In-situ monitoring of the catalysis reactions by SERS
- Data analysis
- Dissemination of the research results (publications, participation to international congresses...)
- Participation to the consortium meetings
- Visits and exchanges with the other project partners
- Supervision of master students
To apply for this position, please consul the job description by clicking on this link.
The application must include the following documents:
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Doctoral degree
A translation of the application documents must be attached if they are not in french.
The deadline for sunmitting applications is September 30, 2026. Application files must be sent to Mr Marc LAMY DE LA CHAPELLE at the following email address: marc.lamydelachapelle@univ-lemans.fr or by clicking on this link.
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The candidate should have a PhD and expertise in Plasmonics, Raman spectroscopy and SERS.
Research Field: Chemistry / Physics
Internal Application form(s) needed
Offre emploi-202608-31.pdf (English, 53 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
The contract is for a period of one year. The start date is set for October 12, 2026. The gross monthly salary is € 2,550.
Eligibility criteria
PhD or equivalent.
Selection process
- Please submit the required documents at the latest September 30, 2026, to the following email address: marc.lamydelachapelle@univ-lemans.fr or by clicking on this link
- Pre-selection;
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
Additional comments
The post-doc will work in chemistry laboratory and manipulate specific chemical and biological compounds. He/She should participate to the consortium meetings organised by the project partners.
Website for additional job details: https://immm.univ-lemans.fr/fr/index.html
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: LE MANS UNIVERSITE
Country: France
City: LE MANS
Postal Code: 72000
Street: Avenue Olivier Messiaen
Contact
City: LE MANS
Website: http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/index.html
Street: Avenue Olivier Messiaen
Postal Code: 72085
E-Mail: ri@univ-lemans.fr