Postdoctoral researcher in enzymatic catalysis (M/F)

Karlstad University; Nancy; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher in enzymatic catalysis to lead the development of innovative processes converting aldehydes into alcohols. The role requires a recent PhD and expertise in enzyme assays and chromatography. The researcher will also present results at conferences and collaborate with local and international labs. Candidates must be fluent in English and available from 2024 onwards. This position will contribute significantly to interdisciplinary research at the University of Lorraine.

Qualifications

• Defended a PhD in enzymatic catalysis between 2024 and 2026.
• Experience in enzyme assays and analyzing organic mixtures by chromatography.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development of enzymatic processes to convert aldehydes into alcohols.
• Perform enzymatic assays and analytical characterization of catalysts.
• Present results at partner meetings and conferences.

Connaissances

Handling enzyme assays

Analyzing mixtures of organic molecules

Fluency in English

Formation

PhD in enzymatic catalysis

Outils

Liquid chromatography

Gas chromatography

Description du poste

Postdoctoral researcher in enzymatic catalysis (M/F)

This project aims to develop new enzymatic processes operating under mild reaction conditions to convert aldehydes into alcohols. It is an EU‑funded project within the framework of a European project. The multidisciplinary nature of this research project will be a significant asset to the training of the young researcher who will lead these developments, drawing upon skills from complementary fields such as chemistry/synthesis of nanomaterials, enzymatic catalysis, process engineering, and analytical techniques to characterize the synthesized catalysts and their application potential.

The research will take place at the Lorraine Laboratory of Molecular Chemistry (L2CM) located at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre‑lès‑Nancy campus. The researcher will participate in the monthly progress meetings organized between the partners, present results, and, when applicable, participate in national or international conferences and thematic schools. The researcher will be supervised by Dr. Robert Wojcieszak and Dr. Nadia Canilho (L2CM). The project provides most of the necessary equipment on site.

Qualifications

• Defended a PhD in enzymatic catalysis between 2024 and 2026.
• Experience in handling enzyme assays and analyzing mixtures of organic molecules by liquid and gas chromatography.
• Additional experience in enzyme immobilization is highly desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of enzymatic processes to convert aldehydes into alcohols.
• Perform enzymatic assays and analytical characterization of catalysts.
• Present results at monthly partner meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with laboratories in the Nancy area and abroad.

Deadline: 2025-12-25 23:59 (Europe/Paris / CET)

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