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PhD position at IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) Towards selective chemical recycling of textile fibres through mechano-catalysis Context Global textile production has almost tripled since the 1970’s while manufacturers switched to synthetic fibres which now comprise 60-70% of all textiles. The end‑of‑life management of polyester, polyamide, polyurethane and their blends remains sub‑optimal at best. The development of sustainable technologies is crucial, such as the chemical recycling of polycondensed polymer fibres into reusable monomers. Mechanochemistry, which drives chemical transformations via mechanical energy, is a particularly promising approach to “difficult to process” solid waste like fibres that eliminates dangerous and expensive solvents. The position: Your mission will be to study the depolymerisation of textile fibres via a mechano-catalytic approach using two different milling technologies and different homogenous and heterogeneous catalysts. You will first convert different fibres separately and then work with fibre mixtures to achieve selective depolymerization. Rationalisation of results will be undertaken through modelling to derive mechanistic insights and guide process optimization. This research will provide fundamental understanding of the mechanism and descriptors of mechano-catalysed reactions. As this position is part of the MSCA Doctoral Network “MECAT”, you will integrate an international consortium of researchers and benefit from a specialized training and career development plan. The work will take place at IFPEN in Lyon (Solaize, France) and includes two research stays at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germany) and at Syensqo (chemicals and materials company, Lyon). (Funding by the EU Marie Skłodowska‑Curie DN “MECAT” pending signature of the grant agreement.) About us: IFP Energies nouvelles is a French public-sector research, innovation and training center. Its mission is to develop efficient, economical, clean and sustainable technologies in the fields of energy, transport and the environment. IFPEN offers a stimulating research environment, with access to first in class laboratory infrastructures and computing facilities. Mandatory requirement: Candidates should not be in possession of a doctoral degree and must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date

Requirements / required education level / degree: Master Degree or equivalent

Requirements / required education level / discipline: Chemistry

Requirements / skills: Academic requirements: University master degree in chemical sciences, chemical engineering Language requirements: Fluent in English, willingness to learn French Other requirements: Liking for laboratory work; Programming skills appreciated

Requirements / specific requirements: Mandatory requirement: Candidates should not be in possession of a doctoral degree and must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date

Requirements / required languages / language: ENGLISH

Requirements / required languages / language level: Basic

Additional information / eligibility criteria: Mandatory requirement: Candidates should not be in possession of a doctoral degree and must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date

Additional information / selection process: T he recruitment will be subject to specific procedures, notably through a consortium wide Selection Committee.

Work location / nr job positions: 1

Work location / job organisation institute: IFP Energies nouvelles

Work location / job country: France

Work location / job state province: Rhône

Work location / job city: Solaize

Work location / job postal code: 69360

Hiring contact / organisation institute: IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN)

Hiring contact / organisation institute type: Public Research Institution

Hiring contact / country: France

Hiring contact / city: Solaize

Hiring contact / postal code: 69360

Hiring contact / e mail: ana-teresa.fialho-batista@ifpen.fr

Hiring contact / website: http://www.ifpenergiesnouvelles.com/

Hiring contact / website: https://theses.ifpen.fr/en/thesis/towards-selective-chemical-recycling-textile-fibres-through-mechano-catalysis

Application / how to apply: website

Application / application website: https://theses.ifpen.fr/en/thesis/towards-selective-chemical-recycling-textile-fibres-through-mechano-catalysis

EU funding / framework programme: Horizon Europe - MSCA

EU funding / cofund nr job position: 1

Research field / main research field: Chemistry

Researcher profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Contract: Temporary

Job status: Full-time

Application deadline (as exported; timezone unverified): 2026-10-30T22:00:00