PhD on Sensors with Conductive Polymers & Carbon Quantum Dots for OP Detection

About the role

This PhD project focuses on developing high‑performance chemiresistive sensors based on hybrid conductive polymers and carbon quantum dots for the detection of organophosphate compounds. The work will be carried out at the CERI EE campus in Douai, with possible research stays in Milan.

Key responsibilities

• Design and formulate eco‑friendly inks compatible with deposition techniques such as dip‑coating, spin‑coating, and direct ink writing.
• Characterise rheological, morphological, structural, and electrical properties of the hybrid materials.
• Fabricate sensor prototypes and evaluate their performance under varying humidity, temperature, and gas concentrations.
• Investigate interaction mechanisms between organophosphates and the sensor materials to improve sensitivity and selectivity.
• Publish research results in international journals and present findings at conferences.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Physical or Organic Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Strong motivation for research in sensor development and environmental applications.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Conductive polymers
• Carbon quantum dots
• Chemiresistive sensor technology
• Ink formulation for printed electronics
• Dip‑coating, spin‑coating, direct ink writing
• Rheological and physicochemical analysis
• Material characterization techniques (morphology, structure, electrical properties)