The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in organic chemistry or materials science. He/she will have to show a genuine interest in working on a multidisciplinary topic and in the field of energy materials. A good background in organic chemistry and organic semiconductors is expected. Previous experience in organic electronics or photovoltaics would be an advantage. The candidate must be able to work independently in a chemistry laboratory and have an interest in the field of renewable energy. Good oral and written communication skills are required. We are looking for motivated and creative students who are able to work in synergy with the other members of the group and the collaborators of the network. We will encourage and support them to develop their project to the highest level. 

The applicant must be in possession of Master of Science (MSc) diploma at the beginning of the employment. He/She must respect the MSCA Mobility Rule described afterwards. Proficiency in written/spoken English is mandatory. 

CV (preferably in Europass format) with contact details of 2 or more referees included in the CV. Copy of passport. Certified copies of the bachelor's and master's degree certificates with the Diploma Supplement (DS) as approved by the EU Commission for degrees completed in European universities (when applicable). Official translations into English (if the original documents are in a language other than English). If you are not yet in possession of a master's degree, please clarify in your CV when you are planning to have your degree. List of publications (if any), motivation letter (maximum 1 page to introduce yourself and present your qualifications and motivation). Please emphasize your future goals career-wise.

The location for this PhD is the CEA in Grenoble, France. The duration of the position is 36 months. The target degree is a PhD from the University of Grenoble Alpes, France. The contract will be full-time (40h per week), starting in March 2025. Salary will be determined according to MSCA rates. Salary gross: 2700 euros/month (plus 400 euros for mobility allowance plus family allowance if applicable)

MSCA Mobility Rule: at the time of recruitment by the host organization the researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of his/her employer (France) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not considered.  

Selection by a panel

CEA-IRIG 

CEA is the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, a European leader in research, development and innovation. About 16,000 employees contribute to the scientific excellence (rank #3 in the number of patents delivered in France) and the total annual CEA budget is about 4.5 Billion Euros. CEA‐IRIG belongs to the fundamental research division (1000 employees in Grenoble). Its main mission is to produce frontier science results in basic research over selected fields of nanoscience and condensed matter and to contribute to national and international research programs in optoelectronics, nanomaterials and materials for energy for technological applications. To learn more about CEA-IRIG :

Interdisciplinary Research Institute of Grenoble (IRIG) - Interdisciplinary Research Institute of Grenoble (cea.fr)