Photocatalytic Radical Chemistry Researcher (Postdoc/PhD)

Helsingin yliopisto; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Helsinki is advertising a postdoctoral or doctoral researcher position in photocatalytic radical chemistry at the Lahdenperä Group. The role includes development of photocatalytic transformations and mechanistic studies at the Kumpula campus.

Positions require a PhD (or near completion) or Master’s for doctoral track, with focus on flow chemistry and organic synthesis. Salary follows university scales; starting postdoc ~€3900–€4200/month, doctoral ~€2600–€2800/month; English

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or closely related field by start of employment.
• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Experience in photocatalysis, radical chemistry, and hydrogen atom transfer processes.
• Experience in reaction mechanism studies.
• Experience in flow chemistry.
• Master’s degree in chemistry or related discipline (for doctoral studies).
• Selected candidates will be required to provide a copy of their university transcript before interview date.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.

Responsibilities

• Development and optimisation of photocatalytic radical transformations
• Mechanistic studies of radical reactions and detailed investigation of HAT processes
• Surface functionalization and interface chemistry
• Design and synthesis of organic molecules
• Supervision of students and participation in future funding applications

Skills

Photocatalysis

Radical chemistry

Hydrogen atom transfer

Flow chemistry

Reaction mechanism studies

Synthesis of organic molecules

Education

PhD in chemistry

Master’s degree in chemistry

Job description

University of Helsinki is advertising a postdoctoral or doctoral researcher position in photocatalytic radical chemistry at the Lahdenperä Group. The role includes development of photocatalytic transformations and mechanistic studies at the Kumpula campus.

Positions require a PhD (or near completion) or Master’s for doctoral track, with focus on flow chemistry and organic synthesis. Salary follows university scales; starting postdoc ~€3900–€4200/month, doctoral ~€2600–€2800/month; English