Postdoctoral Researcher in Biorefinery Side-Stream Valorization for Sustainable Polymer and Composite Materials

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Prof. Alice Mija, University Côte d'Azur, Institute of Chemistry of Nice, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join its research activities on the valorization of side-products and residual streams generated by biorefinery processes. The overall objective of the research is to transform currently underutilized biorefinery side-products into high-value functional materials , with a particular focus on their use as building blocks, modifiers, additives and functional components in polymers, thermosetting systems, coatings and composite materials. The position combines chemical characterization, structure–composition analysis, material formulation and processing , with the ultimate objective of establishing innovative and sustainable valorization pathways for complex biorefinery side-streams. Research objectives . The researcher will investigate selected side-products generated from biorefinery processes and establish relationships between their chemical composition, molecular structure, physicochemical properties and potential applications in polymeric materials. The research will involve:. Comprehensive chemical and physicochemical characterization of biorefinery side-products. Identification and quantification of the main chemical constituents and functional groups. Separation, purification and/or fractionation of selected components where appropriate. Identifica