[Expired] Postdoctoral position in bioinorganic chemistry / biomass valorization in Marseille
A postdoctoral position (expected starting date: end 2024 – beginning 2025) is available at the “Institut des Sciences Moléculaires de Marseille” (iSm2, UMR 7313) within the frame of an ANR-funded project.
The project in centered on the development and evaluation of bioinspired synthetic catalysts for the valorization of recalcitrant polysaccharides from biomass (such as cellulose or chitin) for biosourced chemicals or biomaterial applications. The natural resistance of these polysaccharides to deconstruction is however largely responsible for the high cost of conversion. We aim at developing bioinspired metal-containing catalysts for the oxidation of recalcitrant polysaccharides for biofuel or biomaterial applications. Their activity will be screened on soluble substrates and on extended polysaccharides. The best catalysts will be used to design hybrid catalysts or artificial enzymes.
Application on the CNRS Job portal:
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/