POST-DOC POSITION (1 year from Oct/Nov 2015) Mechanism

POST-DOC POSITION
(1 year from Oct/Nov 2015)
Mechanism investigations
in catalysed polyurethane synthesis
Description
This project takes place in the team "Chemistry and Processes of Polymerization" of the C2P2
laboratory in Villeurbanne (C2P2: Chemistry Catalysis Polymer Processes - UMR 5265 CNRS - CPE Lyon – University Claude Bernard; http://www.c2p2-cpe.com/) under the
supervision of Dr Vincent MONTEIL and Dr Jean RAYNAUD.
The project’s framework is collaboration between C2P2 laboratory and an industrial partner,
BOSTIK (ARKEMA Group), which is a leading global adhesive specialist in industrial
manufacturing, construction and consumer markets.
The multidisciplinary project aims at studying mechanisms involved in the synthesis of linear
or cross-linked polyurethanes. These reactions require the presence of catalysts (metallic
and/or organic). The project will include mechanistic investigations, kinetic studies for
instance, using in situ spectroscopy in particular. Characterizations of catalysts and of
polymer properties (structure/microstructure from NMR, Molecular weight from SEC,
thermal properties from DSC…) will be important aspects of the project.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry. Familiarity with Polymer synthesis and
characterisation would be considered an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
CVs should be sent to: Dr. MONTEIL Vincent ([email protected])
Dr. RAYNAUD Jean ([email protected])