Postdoctoral position in organic chemistry (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to explore novel diazenes and their applications in organic synthesis. The successful candidate will synthesize diazene precursors, optimize reaction conditions, and conduct mechanistic studies using tools like EPR spectroscopy. Applicants should have a PhD in chemistry, experience with air-sensitive compounds, and full English proficiency. This position offers an opportunity to join a reputable team at Sorbonne University.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic or organometallic chemistry, possibly with postdoctoral experience.
• Experience with air- and moisture-sensitive compounds.
• Knowledge of p-block element chemistry and photochemistry.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsabilités

• Synthesize and characterize novel main-group diazene precursors.
• Optimize reaction conditions for organic transformations using diazene derivatives.
• Conduct mechanistic studies using physical-organic tools.

Connaissances

Synthesis and characterization of compounds

Air-sensitive techniques

English proficiency

Formation

PhD in organic or organometallic chemistry

Outils

EPR spectroscopy

Schlenk techniques

Description du poste

Offer Description

The project aims at preparing novel main‑group element‑based diazenes and exploring their applications in organic synthesis through the controlled generation of free radicals. The central goal is to leverage the unique and tunable properties of p‑block main‑group elements to unlock unconventional and barely explored open‑shell reactivity patterns that complement classical radical methodologies.

The recruited postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for:

• Synthesis and characterization of novel main‑group diazene precursors (involving air‑sensitive techniques).
• Methodology development: optimization of reaction conditions to exploit these diazene derivatives as radical precursors in tailored organic transformations.
• Mechanistic studies: elucidating radical pathways using physical‑organic tools such as EPR spectroscopy, trapping experiments and kinetics.

The recruited candidate will join the MACO team (Methods and Applications in Organic Chemistry) at the Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (IPCM), Sorbonne University.

• PhD in organic or organometallic chemistry, possibly followed by an initial postdoctoral experience.
• Experience in handling air‑ and moisture‑sensitive compounds (Schlenk techniques and/or glovebox).
• Prior experience in p‑block element chemistry, photochemistry, and/or the characterization of free radicals (notably by EPR) would be an asset, but is not mandatory.
• Full proficiency in English, both spoken and written.