Fixed-term contract Researcher M/F in iron organometallic chemistry for CO2 activation

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a full-time researcher to focus on organoiron systems. The role involves studying reactivity towards CO2 and H2, characterizing complexes, and synthesizing new ligands. Candidates should have mastery in organometallic synthesis and experience in electrochemistry. Publication of results in congresses and articles is a key responsibility. Join a vibrant team in Toulouse specializing in innovative chemical research.

Qualifications

• Experience in organometallic synthesis under inert atmosphere.
• Mastery in purification and characterization of organometallic compounds.
• Experience in catalysis appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Develop organoiron systems and study their reactivity.
• Characterize synthesized complexes and conduct catalytic tests.
• Write reports and publish scientific articles.

Connaissances

Organometallic synthesis

Characterization of complexes by NMR, UV-visible, IR, XRD, EPR

Electrochemistry

Writing and communicating in English

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire Hétérochimie Fondamentale et Appliquée Research Field Chemistry Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 4 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 30 Mar 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

The recruited researcher will be in charge of the development of organoiron systems, the study of their reactivitu toward CO2, CO and H2, and the impact of various substrates and additives. These studies will aim at the development of a cooperative catalytic process able to incorporate CO2 into molecules of interest. He / she will put a focus on the understanding of reaction mechanisms and the characterization of the observed intermediates. He / she will take part in the research team's life and in the training of less experienced staff. He / she will participate to the diffusion of his / her results through congresses and publication of scientific articles.

• Organometallic synthesis (main task)
• Characterization of the synthesized complexes by NMR, UV-visible, IR, XRD, EPR and any appropriate analytical mean (main task)
• Study of the reactivity of synthesized complexes : electrochemistry, substrates, catalytic tests (main task)
• report writing, publications (main task)
• synthesis of ligands (secondary task)
• participating in the management of students (secondary task)
• bibliographic survey (secondary task)
• participating in the management of the laboratory (secondary task)

Frame of the contract : the LHFA (https://www.lhfa.cnrs.fr/ ) is an Unité Mixte CNRS-Université de Toulouse, located in the Chemistry building of the Université de Toulouse, 118 route de Narbonne, Toulouse.
The LHFA is gathering 6 research teams representing around 60 people. Its core activity is the synthesis and study of original molecular structures containing heteroelements, which feature innovating properties and specific reactivities, to answer both fundamental and applied questions. The LHFA is part of the Institut de Chimie de Toulouse.
The SHEN team is presently gathering of 3 permanent researchers, 2 PhD and 3 Post-Doctoral fellows.

• organometallic synthesis under inert atmosphere (mastered)
• purification and characterization of organometallic compounds (mastered)
• write and communicate in english (mastered)
• synthesis and characterization of compounds containing heteroelements (basics)
• experience in electrochemistry and/or magnetism appreciated
• experience in catalysis appreciated
• experience in mechanistic studies appreciated