Postdoctoral Position in Supramolecular Chemistry and Catalysis

Aix-Marseille Université; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent research institution is offering a postdoctoral position in chemistry, focusing on the development of encaged haloazaphosphatranes. The role involves investigating their complexation properties and evaluating their use as organocatalysts. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in chemistry with strong skills in organic synthesis and supramolecular chemistry. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in chemistry.
• Strong background in organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, and/or catalysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsabilités

• Focus on the development of encaged haloazaphosphatranes.
• Investigate the recognition properties of confined HAs, emphasizing (enantio)selectivity.
• Evaluate these systems as organocatalysts for highly enantioselective transformations.

Connaissances

Organic synthesis

Supramolecular chemistry

Catalysis

Excellent communication skills

Formation

PhD in chemistry

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Aix-Marseille Université

Offer Description

A postdoctoral position is available in our research group Chirosciences. The project will focus on the development of encaged haloazaphosphatranes (HAs), halogenated analogues of the well-known pro-azaphosphatranes, also referred to as Verkade’s superbases. The strategy involves confining HAs within molecular cavities, either through covalent attachment or via supramolecular interactions. This confinement aims to (i) combine the halogen-bonding (XB) properties of HAs with complementary binding motifs to construct more efficient and selective receptors, and (ii) enhance their stability by protecting them from degradation (e.g., nucleophilic attack).

The recognition properties of the confined HAs will be systematically investigated, with a particular emphasis on (enantio)selectivity and cooperative effects in the complexation process. In parallel, these systems will be evaluated as organocatalysts, with the ultimate goal of achieving highly enantioselective transformations.

Candidates should hold a PhD in chemistry and possess a strong background in organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, and/or catalysis. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment are expected.