Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and plastic recycling

Aarhus Universitet; Denmark; On-site; DKK 300,000 - 420,000; Part time

Job summary

Apostdoctoral position in transition metal catalysis and plastic recycling is available in the Skrydstrup Group, Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University. The appointment is 5 months, 30 hours per week, starting 1 November 2026, located at Gustav Wieds Vej 14 in Aarhus C.

The successful candidate will develop catalytic methods for thermoset polymer recycling and investigate reaction mechanisms in collaboration with group members and international partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic chemistry or similar.
• Strong background in organic synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• Familiar with organometallic chemistry and synthesis of organometallic complexes.
• Experience with technologies for plastic recycling.
• Good communication skills and experience writing drafts for publications.
• Experience with international collaborations.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of catalytic methods based on transition metal catalysis applied to thermoset plastic recycling.
• Focus on different catalytic processes and understanding the mechanism of the catalysis.
• Be involved in independent and collaborative projects dealing with the deconstruction of thermoset plastics.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the Skrydstrup Group.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Transition metal catalysis

Organometallic chemistry

Plastic recycling

Communication skills

International collaborations

Team player

Education

PhD in synthetic chemistry

Job description

Institut for Kemi - Institut for Kemi, iNANO-bygning

Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and plastic recycling

Are you interested in transition metal catalysis, and can you contribute to the development of thermoset polymer recycling? Then the Skrydstrup Group at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University invites you to apply for a 5-month Post Doctoral position (30 hours/week) starting from November 1st, 2026.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 5-month position (30 hours/week) from 01 November 2026.

• You will be contributing to the development of catalytic methods based on transition metal catalysis applied to thermoset plastic recycling.
• The position will focus on different catalytic processes and understanding the mechanism of the catalysis.
• You will be involved in independent and collaborative projects dealing with the deconstruction of thermoset plastics.
• These activities will be in close collaboration with other members of the Skrydstrup Group working in this field.

Your profile

• The candidate must have a PhD in synthetic chemistry or similar.
• The candidate is required to have a strong background in organic synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• The candidate must be familiar with organometallic chemistry and the synthesis of organometallic complexes.
• The candidate must be with the technologies for plastic recycling.
• The candidate must have good communication skills and experience in writing drafts for publications.
• The candidate must have experience with international collaborations.
• The candidate must be able to work both independently but also serve as an excellent team player.

Who we are

The candidate will be part of the Skrydstrup group, an international group consisting of approximately 4 Post Docs and 8 PhD students, among other students and academic and technical staff. The group is part of the Department of Chemistry and the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC).

What we offer

The successful candidate is offered:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Gustav Wieds Vej 14, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information

For further information, please contact:

Professor Troels Skrydstrup, [phone], [e-mail].

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmarkhere.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

Professor Troels Skrydstrup, Professor, Institut for Kemi - Institut for Kemi, iNANO-bygning [phone] [e-mail]