Postdoc: Transition Metal Catalysis for Thermoset Recycling

Natural Sciences - Institut for Kemi; Denmark; On-site; DKK 251,000 - 335,000; Part time

Job summary

A postdoctoral position is available in the Skrydstrup group, Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Denmark. The project focuses on transition metal catalysis applied to thermoset plastic recycling, with emphasis on catalytic methods and mechanism studies. Collaboration with other group members is expected.

The position is 5 months long, 30 hours per week, starting November 1, 2026. Candidates should have a PhD in synthetic chemistry and strong expertise in organometallic chemistry and

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 plastic recycling technologies.
• Good communication skills with experience writing publications.
• Experience with international collaborations.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of catalytic methods based on transition metal catalysis for thermoset plastic recycling.
• Focus on different catalytic processes and understanding reaction mechanisms.
• Engage in independent and collaborative projects on deconstruction of thermoset plastics.
• Collaborate closely with Skrydstrup Group members working in this field.

Skills

Transition metal catalysis

Organic synthesis

Organometallic chemistry

Communication skills

International collaborations

Team player

Education

PhD in synthetic chemistry

Job description

A postdoctoral position is available in the Skrydstrup group, Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Denmark. The project focuses on transition metal catalysis applied to thermoset plastic recycling, with emphasis on catalytic methods and mechanism studies. Collaboration with other group members is expected.

The position is 5 months long, 30 hours per week, starting November 1, 2026. Candidates should have a PhD in synthetic chemistry and strong expertise in organometallic chemistry and