One-year post-doctoral position in organic / radical chemistry

RESEARCHER PROFILE: Postdoc / R2: PhD holders 
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Photochemistry
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: Chemistry

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION 
The Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT) reaction is a very useful tool for the functionalization of unactivated C(sp3)-H bonds. However, the site-selectivity of this reaction is mainly controlled by the chemical properties of the substrate to be functionalized. Consequently, this reaction is limited to the activated position of a given substrate. The objective of this project is to develop a new family of catalyst capable to control the site-selectivity thanks to adequate geometric parameters. 

The candidate recruited for this position will have the objectives of 1) synthesizing catalysts and 2) studying the efficiency of the catalysts on a model substrate.

More info at: https://icr.univ-amu.fr/team/organic-molecular-chemistry/ 

TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME        
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30/09/2024
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/11/2024
ENVISAGED DURATION: 12 months - 14 months
JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

WORK LOCATION(S): Institut de Chimie Radicalaire / Equipe Chimie Moléculaire Organique, Campus de Saint-Jérôme, Av. Esc. Normandie Niemen, 13397 Marseille Cedex 20.

WHAT WE OFFER: 
Remuneration according to individual’s qualification/experience

Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal 

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS 
We are looking for a candidate with a solid and proven track record in Organic chemistry and synthesis. 

She/he must own a PhD academic degree in chemistry (organic, radical chemistry, photochemistry, catalysis or related).

Soft skills: Autonomy

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS
The candidates must submit the following documents: (a) a CV (specifying any relevant experience, along with a detailed description of previous accomplishments); (b) a cover letter highlighting the interest in the position, the reasons for applying to our group, self-motivation and ability to work on a team; (c) a short description of previous research: (d) names and contact addresses of at least two referees.

HOW TO APPLY: jean-simon.suppo@univ-amu.fr