PhD Open Position in Organic Chemistry

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) offers a Doctoral Candidate position in organic synthesis and catalysis. The candidate will join Prof. Mariola Tortosa's group to develop novel asymmetric catalytic transformations using transition metals.

The doctoral candidate will enrol in the PhD programme at UAM, pursuing cutting-edge research in organic and organometallic chemistry with an international research team.

Qualifications

• Completed scientific university degree in chemistry or comparable discipline.
• Background in Organic and/or Organometallic chemistry.
• Experience in analysis of organic compounds (NMR preferred).
• Experience with inert gas synthesis is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of English; international experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel asymmetric catalytic transformations using transition metals.
• Enroll in the doctoral student programme at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid as part of Prof. Mariola Tortosa's group.

Skills

NMR analysis

Inert atmosphere synthesis

English proficiency

International experience

Education

Chemistry degree

Organic/organometallic background

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Orgánica Research Field Chemistry Organic chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Chemistry of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) offers one position for a Doctoral Candidate in the area of organic synthesis and catalysis.

The doctoral candidate will enrol in the doctoral student programme at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid as part of the group of Prof. Mariola Tortosa. The main direction of the research line for this PhD position will be the development of novel asymmetric catalytic transformations using transition metals.

• Completed scientific university degree in the field of chemistry or comparable disciplines, which gives access to the corresponding qualification level.
• Background in the field of Organic and/or Organometallic chemistry.
• Experience in the analysis of organic compounds (especially NMR methods).
• Experience in synthetic molecular chemistry under inert gas is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Previous international experience is desirable.

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