Postdoctoral research fellow in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry

Postdoctoral research fellow in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry, Mont-Saint-Aignan

Position and assignments:

Context and Objectives: This multidisciplinary project aims at creating new decontamination devices made of mild and biocompatible scavengers. To reach this polyvalence level, our research hypothesis relies on the implementation of a unique innovative biomimetic approach consisting in the conception of enzyme mimics, such as functional Molecular Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) endowed with a programmed specific catalytic transformation. The different building blocks will have to be previously synthesized before the MIPs preparation. Thus, various supramolecular assemblies will be investigated to improve the recognition step to trap the substrates. After their characterization, MIPs will be tested to evaluate their efficiency against various substrate models.

Geographic mobility: National

Starting date: 01-11

Profile: The successful candidate (PhD in organic chemistry) should have a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry and supramolecular chemistry, be creative and highly motivated to join a multidisciplinary research team. Knowledge in macromolecular chemistry and/or experience in separation and purification by HPLC would be considered assets. Candidates with a specific interest in the chemistry-biology interface are preferred.