Synthèse de composés organiques rédox actifs pour le stockage d'énergie

Large-scale long-duration energy storage technologies are required to enable the transition away from using fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. Organic Redox flow batteries (ORFBs) show great promise to solve the key challenge of the intermittent feature of renewable sources for grid-scale energy storage owing to their scalable energy and power density. Aqueous organic redox flow batteries (AORFBs) have pioneered new routes for large-scale energy storage. The tunable nature of redox-active organic molecules such as nitroxide, anthraquinone and methylviologen derivatives provides a robust foundation for creating innovative AORFBs with exceptional performance.

We are seeking PhD candidates with proven experience in organic synthesis and multi-step synthesis. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative research environment to advance scientific projects involving energy storage in organic batteries. The applicant must have a solid training in organic chemistry and a passion for innovative and analytical thinking. In particular, the PhD student will be working on the rational design and synthesis of new nitroxides as organic redox electrolytes with improved performances. One major focus will be to control stereo-electronic effects driven their capacity fade and to explore new chemistries. This position is particularly well suited for Master students who wish to strengthen their experience in organic synthesis and energy storage.

There is a current high interest in industry to recruit PhD scientists with experience in energy storage and organic chemistry.

Working Environment

Our group is part of the Chemical department of Aix Marseille University and is located in Marseille. The lab is well-equipped for organic synthesis and has access to an outstanding characterization facility for NMR, MS, EPR, X-ray diffraction analyses.

What we offer

The contract will start on October 2025 for 3-year duration.

Net salary: 1700 € / month, including health and retirement programs.

The selected candidate will be exposed to state-of-the-art facilities and the PhD program provides support with high-quality training and career development activities which includes the development of skills essential for career progression.

We are seeking PhD candidates with proven experience in organic synthesis and multi-step synthesis. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative research environment to advance scientific projects involving energy storage in organic batteries. The applicant must have a solid training in organic chemistry and a passion for innovative and analytical thinking. In particular, the PhD student will be working on the rational design and synthesis of new nitroxides as organic redox electrolytes with improved performances. One major focus will be to control stereo-electronic effects driven their capacity fade and to explore new chemistries. This position is particularly well suited for Master students who wish to strengthen their experience in organic synthesis and energy storage.

There is a current high interest in industry to recruit PhD scientists with experience in energy storage and organic chemistry.

Role and responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in the synthesis and characterization of a series of innovating organic molecules
• Interpret experimental data and present results
• Develop and/or implement new synthetic methodologies
• Develop and expand your own scientific profile

Competencies/skills

• Strong knowledge of organic synthesis and chemical transformations
• Proven experience in multi-step organic synthesis
• Good organizational skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Highly motivated, creative, and scientifically curious
• Collaborative and team-oriented attitude
• Good oral and written communication skills