Context: 

Institute FEMTO-ST/Energy department/SHARPAC team (https://www.femto-st.fr/fr/Departements-de-recherche/ENERGIE/Equipes-de-recherche/SHARPAC), which is the largest CNRS-labelled lab in engineering in France. European leading experimental facilities are partially funded by CNRS FCLAB (https://www.fclab.fr/). 

Working Conditions: 

The postdoc work will be conducted within the framework of EU Horizon project PEMPIRE (PEM Electrolysis: Pushing towards significant Improvements Reaching Extended Performance and Lifetime). The postdoc position is also fully funded by the EU grant. 

This postdoc project aims to develop an uncertainty-aware lifetime prediction model for PEM electrolysers. 

Localization : Belfort

Applicants’ Profile: 

Candidates should possess expertise in the characterization, modelling, and analysis of physical devices, preferably electrochemical devices (such as fuel cells, batteries, and electrolyzers). Experience in hydrogen fuel cell or electrolyzer system design, automation, and testing will be a significant advantage. A strong background in data analysis and modelling (e.g. numerical analysis, machine learning techniques) would be appreciated. An ability to work collaboratively in an EU project team setting is essential.

Job description 

Researchers of the Institute FEMTO-ST recently filed a patent for an innovative technology for combining a wide-field optical microscope to an ion or electron one. We are now seeking an engineer or post‑doc to lead both the development of a high‑TRL prototype and its commercial valorization, with the prospect of founding a start‑up and taking high‑level responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will be to: 

• design, simulate and optimize the optical layout based on the patented concept, and contribute to the associated intellectual properties, 

• implement a prototype that can be adapted on an ion or electron microscope via its standard ports (TRL 5-6), 

• develop the software interface synchronized with the electron/ion microscope, 

• contribute to identify and engage industrial partners for co-development, 

• define the strategy for a commercial exploitation of the technology.

Desired qualification and skills:

• PhD, MSc or Engineer’s degree in Physics or Optics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (e.g. for postdocs) or academic training (e.g. for junior engineers) in optical design.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a strong interest in technology transfer.
• Some experience with software interfacing, SEM/TEM or FIB operation and/or with off-axis parabolic mirror utilization is a plus.

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