CDD Chercheur (M/F): Exploring interfaces in energy storage devices (supercapacitors) with in-situ/operando techniques

About the position

CDD Chercheur (M/F): Exploring interfaces in energy storage devices (supercapacitors) with in-situ/operando techniques

Research Field: Chemistry

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

The researcher recruited by the NAFMAT team at the CEMHTI will be responsible for studying the phenomena occurring at the electrode/electrolyte interface in order to develop a laboratory-scale supercapacitor with an optimised architecture that offers high energy densities while maintaining high power density and a long lifespan.

The person recruited will be responsible for the following activities:

- Integrating materials developed by other partners into laboratory cells: Swagelok®, button cells and pouch cells, to optimise the architecture of the systems.

- Using/developing advanced in situ/operando techniques, such as NMR, Raman spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, in collaboration with other CEMHTI teams, to explore the electrode/electrolyte interface and evaluate charge storage and ageing mechanisms.

The CEMHTI is a CNRS research unit spread across two nearby sites (High Temperature and Cyclotron) and employing around 100 people.

The researcher will be based at the laboratory's high temperature site and will join the NAFMAT team.

The NAFMAT group of CEMHTI-CNRS laboratory has a long-standing interest and a widely recognized experience on research activities related to design, characterization and modification of nanoporous materials (from different precursors and synthetic routes) with modulated properties for their use as electrodes, catalysts and adsorbents in high-tech applications covering energy storage and environmental protection.

Over the years, the group has accumulated know-how and experience in materials science for fundamental and applied research and have a strong background in i) development of new materials based on nanotextured carbons or carbon/metal oxide for applications in the field of electrochemical energy storage and air/water pollution control, ii) study of material/environment interfaces by developing new in situ/operando techniques based on solid-state NMR, Raman or gas spectrometry, with a particular focus on electrode/electrolyte interfaces in batteries and supercapacitors and iii) development of electrochemical storage systems with high energy and power density using sustainable materials.

The group holds strong collaboration with other highly recognized national and international institutions, as well as large experience on coordinating and participating in R&D projects and industrial contracts.

Current activities are funded by several excellence European Union programs, as well as Regional and National projects.

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

What you’ll bring

• Over the years, the group has accumulated know-how and experience in materials science for fundamental and applied research and have a strong background in i) development of new materials based on nanotextured carbons or carbon/metal oxide for applications in the field of electrochemical energy storage and air/water pollution control, ii) study of material/environment interfaces by developing new in situ/operando techniques based on solid-state NMR, Raman or gas spectrometry, with a particular
• focus on electrode/electrolyte interfaces in batteries and supercapacitors and iii) development of electrochemical storage systems with high energy and power density using sustainable materials.
• Eligibility criteria
• The candidate must have solid experience in assembling and testing electrochemical cells.
• Research Field: Chemistry
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Physics
• Research Field: Technology
• Languages: FRENCH
• Level: Basic
• Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

At a glance

Position type

Other early career

Institution

CNRS

Department

Conditions Extrêmes et Matériaux : Haute température et Irradiation

Research group

Not stated

Location

ORLEANS, France, FR

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Current activities are funded by several excellence European Union programs, as well as Regional and National projects.

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-466684

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Research area

Batteries, Supercapacitors, Electrochemistry, Energy storage, Surfaces & interfaces

Methods

Spectroscopy

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

18 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

08 Oct 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

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Last checked

18 Sep 2026

Last updated

18 Sep 2026

2026-10-08T23:59:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 8 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Where to apply
Apply now

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UPR3079-ENCRAY-012/Default.aspx

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/466684 ↗

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UPR3079-ENCRAY-012/Default.aspx ↗