Skip to main content

Synthesis

Postdoctoral position in MOF synthesis and CO2 valorisation

We are looking for a creative and independent postdoctoral candidate to develop metal-organic frameworks using mechanochemistry for CO2 valorisation to work under the supervision of Frédéric-Georges Fontaine at the Chemistry Department at Université Laval (Québec City) and Thomas Auvray at the Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics and Forensic Science Department at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Trois-Rivières). The position is mainly based at U. Laval with frequent visits to UQTR and other partners (90min trip).

R&D Material Chemist

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

 

Purpose of the Role:

Two PhD positions in Catalytic Plastic Recycling

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) promotes a resource-efficient recycling economy and the development of methods for plastic recycling (https://rb.gy/rgxlzq).
Within this scope, BasCat - UniCat BASF JointLab investigates catalytic hydrogenation of plastic waste to enable a circular plastic economy. This project aims at the efficient use of green hydrogen for turning mixed plastic waste into a raw material for the chemical industry.