{"id":11158,"date":"2025-11-08T10:06:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=11158"},"modified":"2025-11-08T10:06:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:06:55","slug":"master-internship-2026-atomic-layer-deposited-nitride-thin-films-for-electrochemical-reactions","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/master-internship-2026-atomic-layer-deposited-nitride-thin-films-for-electrochemical-reactions\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Internship 2026 | Atomic Layer Deposited Nitride Thin Films for Electrochemical Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Institut Photovolta\u00efque d\u2019Ile-de-France (IPVF)<\/em> and Laboratoire PMC, \u00c9cole Polytechnique<\/em>, are jointly offering a Master 2 internship (5\u20136 months) on the development of transition metal nitride (TMN) thin films for green hydrogen and ammonia production. The project is supported by the Energy4Climate (E4C) institute and provides hands-on research experience in ALD, nanomaterials, and electrochemistry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship Details<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Title<\/span><\/th>\nMaster 2 Internship \u2013 Atomic Layer Deposited Nitride Thin Films for Electrochemical Reactions<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Organization<\/span><\/td>\nInstitut Photovolta\u00efque d\u2019Ile-de-France (IPVF) & Laboratoire de Physique de la Mati\u00e8re Condens\u00e9e (PMC, \u00c9cole Polytechnique)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/span><\/td>\nSaclay Plateau, Palaiseau, France<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/span><\/td>\n5\u20136 months (Latest start: February 2026)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Funding<\/span><\/td>\nSupported by Energy4Climate (E4C)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research Field<\/span><\/td>\nNanomaterials, Thin Films, Atomic Layer Deposition, Electrochemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Level<\/span><\/td>\nMaster 2 \/ Engineering \/ Chemistry \/ Materials Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Deadline<\/span><\/td>\nOpen until filled<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supervisors<\/span><\/td>\nDr. Cl\u00e9mence Badie (\u00c9cole Polytechnique) & Dr. Nathana\u00eblle Schneider (IPVF)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contact Emails<\/span><\/td>\nclemence.badie@polytechnique.edu<\/a>; n.schneider@cnrs.fr<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Documents<\/span><\/td>\nResume + Cover Letter + Academic Transcript<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

About the Project<\/span><\/h3>\n

This project is part of the Energy4Climate (E4C) initiative and aims to develop thin film electrocatalysts for sustainable fuel generation. The focus is on transition metal nitrides (TMNs) as alternatives to noble metals for electrolysis-based green hydrogen and ammonia production. TMNs offer high chemical stability, electrical conductivity, and earth-abundant composition, making them ideal for next-generation electrochemical systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

The internship will utilize Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)\u2014a precise, self-limiting thin film deposition technique enabling conformal coatings on 3D substrates, essential for improving catalytic activity and surface area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Research Objectives<\/span><\/h3>\n

The intern will contribute to the following key missions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Developing Novel TMN Thin Films:<\/span>
    Design and optimize new nitride film deposition processes using plasma-assisted ALD at IPVF.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Characterizing the Materials:<\/span>
    Perform comprehensive structural, morphological, and compositional analyses of deposited films at IPVF and PMC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Electrochemical Performance Evaluation:<\/span>
    Study electrochemical behavior to correlate film properties with catalytic activity for hydrogen evolution and ammonia synthesis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Candidate Profile<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The ideal candidate is a Master 2 student in Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, or related disciplines, motivated by hands-on experimental research in thin film deposition and energy materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Desired skills and traits:<\/span><\/p>\n