One of the CEA DAM's objectives is the design of new explosive compositions with optimized properties. As such, the search for new molecules of interest, likely to be integrated into innovative formulations, is a fundamental activity.
The objective of the post-doctorate is to synthesize, on a laboratory scale, energetic molecules with structures capable of meeting the specifications in terms of performance and insensitivity. These are mainly highly nitrogenous heterocyclic molecules (pyrazoles, triazoles, oxadiazoles, etc.). The work will include both the synthesis of intermediates, whether they are considered energetic or not, and that of the final products.
This approach is supported by modeling work carried out upstream, intended to set up tools to propose new structures and evaluate their properties by calculation. This subject will require, in interaction with the modeling team, using these tools and putting them to good use to guide the choice of targets that will be studied experimentally in the laboratory.