Postdoc: Transition Metal Catalysis for 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

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.