PhD Researcher Position in Sustainable Chemistry

UniOvi; España; Vor Ort; EUR 18.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNIOVI invites applications for a researcher to pursue a doctoral thesis on sustainable methodologies for polar organometallic reagents in thiocarbonyl chemistry, using eutectic media to enable air- and moisture-tolerant conditions.

The project requires a Chemistry background with a Master’s in Chemistry and Sustainable Development and hands-on expertise with RLi/RMgX reagents, Schlenk techniques, and instrumental analysis (NMR, HPLC, GC-FID).

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry required.
• Master’s Degree in Chemistry and Sustainable Development required.
• Experience with polar organometallic reagents (RLi and RMgX) is essential.

Aufgaben

• Carry out a doctoral thesis focused on developing sustainable methodologies for adding polar organometallic reagents to thiocarbonyl compounds in eutectic mixtures.
• Investigate environmentally friendly and air/moisture-tolerant reaction media to enable organometallic reagents to operate under simple conditions.

Kenntnisse

Polar organometallic reagents

Schlenk techniques

NMR

HPLC

GC-FID

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Master's Degree in Chemistry and Sustainable Development

Tools

NMR spectrometers

HPLC

GC-FID

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company UNIOVI Department Oficina de Proyectos Europeos Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 12 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 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

Recruitment of a researcher to carry out a doctoral thesis focused on the development of new sustainable methodologies for the addition of polar organometallic reagents (RLi and RMgX) to thiocarbonyl compounds (thioketones, thioamides and thioesters) in eutectic mixtures under air and moisture. The research will explore the use of these unconventional reaction media to enable highly reactive organometallic reagents to operate under environmentally friendly and experimentally simple conditions, avoiding the need for strictly inert atmospheres and dry organic solvents. The project aims to develop efficient, robust and sustainable synthetic methodologies for the functionalisation of thiocarbonyl compounds.

• Proven work experience in the development and optimisation of reactions involving polar organometallic reagents (RLi and RMgX).
• Proven work experience in the synthesis and handling of air- and moisture-sensitive organometallic reagents and compounds using Schlenk techniques, vacuum lines and glovebox.
• Experience in the synthesis, isolation and characterisation of organic compounds using spectroscopic and analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC and GC-FID.
• Experience in the use of eutectic mixtures as reaction media, particularly for the development of sustainable synthetic methodologies.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Master's Degree in Chemistry and Sustainable Development