Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- IMT Atlantique
- Department
- Doctoral division
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- France
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- HE / MSCA COFUND
- Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
- 101126644
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The PhD position is offered under an industrial track (2 years at IMT Atlantique + 9 months at Segula Technologies, Saint Nazaire, France + 3 months at an international partner.
1.1. Domain and scientific/technical context
For several years, IMT Atlantique has been developing, in collaboration with SEGULA Technologies, a purification technology coupled with the compression of a gas mixture. The objective is the valorization of the gas obtained, for example in the separation of CH4/CO2 in biogas resulting from methanization.
The objective is now to design a compression separation process for local gas production, with investment and operating costs compatible with the targeted applications.
1.2. Scientific/technical challenges
The on-going development led to a system enabling purification through gas-liquid transfer at higher pressure than existing systems. The technology is first developed for carbon dioxide separation, with applications now extending to other compounds. In line with this research project, the proposed doctoral thesis aims to study the process intensification and applications extensions.
1.3. Considered methods, targeted results and impacts
The existing technology of gas treatment is based on gas-liquid transfer and compression. A first application case is for example the reduction of CO2 concentration in biogas from methanisation.
The objectives are now to study different gas mixtures and adapt the process to these. The work will require studying different operating conditions with experimental work being at the heart of the study. A test bench already exists and can be modified for the work.
Definition of study cases will be key, and will be linked to wider projects of IMT Atlantique and SEGULA Technologies. Conception of a flexible test bench will also be expected so that it can be later transferred to site(s) for tests in real operating conditions.
2. Partners and study periods
2.1. Supervisors and study periods
IMT Atlantique: Assoc. Prof. Albert Subrenat, IMT Atlantique, Nantes, France
The PhD student will stay 2 years at Prof Subrenat's lab.
- Industrial partner(s): Dr. Line Poinel, Segula Technologies, Saint Nazaire, France (9 months)
- International partner for 3 months have not been determined yet.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
The proposed thesis subject is in the field of process engineering sciences. Different approaches could be developed:
- in chemistry and mass transfer
- in modelization and experiments
- in some basic fluid mechanic
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
A PhD programme of high quality training : 4 reasons to apply
- SEED is a programme of excellence that is aware of its responsibilities: to provide a programme of high quality training to develop conscientious researchers, including training in responsible research and ethics.
- SEED’s unique approach of providing interdisciplinary, international and cross-sector experience is tailored to work in a career-focused manner to enhance employability and market integration.
- SEED offers a competitive funding scheme, aiming for an average monthly salary of EUR 2,000 net per ESR, topped by additional mobility allowances as well as optional family allowances.
- SEED is a forward-looking programme that actively engages with current issues and challenges, providing research opportunities addressing industrial and academic relevant themes.
Eligibility criteria. In accordance with MSCA rules, SEED will open to applicants without any conditions of nationality nor age criteria. SEED applies the MSCA mobility standards and necessary background. Eligible candidates must fulfil the following criteria
- Mobility rule: Candidates must show transnational mobility by having not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before the deadline of the co-funded program's call (Jan 31, 2024 for Call#1). Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.
- Early-stage researchers (ESR): Candidates must have a master’s degree or an equivalent diploma at the time of their enrolment and must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research career. Moreover, they must not have been awarded a doctoral degree.
Extensions may be granted (under certain conditions) for maternity leave, paternity leave, as well as long-term illness or national service.
The selection process is described on the guide for applicants available here: https://www.imt-atlantique.fr/en/research-innovation/phd/seed/documents
Applications can only be provided through the application system available under the SEED website: http://www.imt-atlantique.fr/seed
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- IMT Atlantique
- Country
- France
- City
- Nantes
- Postal Code
- 44307
- Street
- 4, rue Alfred Kastler - La Chantrerie
- Geofield
Where to apply
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Contact
- City
- Nantes
- Website
- Street
- 4, rue Alfred Kastler - La Chantrerie
- Postal Code
- 44307