Researcher: Metal Complexes for MRI Contrast Agents

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS, Center for Molecular Biophysics (CBM) in Orléans, seeks a researcher (R1) to join the “Metal complexes and MRI” group. You will design and synthesize ligands for manganese and iron complexation and study their redox and MRI properties within a funded project.

The role involves implementing experimental plans, analyzing data, writing publications, and presenting results at conferences. Collaboration with CNRS researchers and access to NMR/MRI facilities are provided.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience in organic synthesis of ligands for metal complexation is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NMR and coordination chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize ligands for manganese and iron complexation.
• Study physical-chemical properties and redox behavior of complexes.
• Assess MRI relaxation properties of the complexes.
• Prepare experimental plans with PI guidance.
• Write publications and present results at conferences.

Skills

Organic synthesis

NMR spectroscopy

Coordination chemistry

Physical-chemistry

Teamwork

Independent work

Data handling

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Equivalent higher degree

Tools

NMR

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Voltammetry

Potentiometry

Job description

CNRS, Center for Molecular Biophysics (CBM) in Orléans, seeks a researcher (R1) to join the “Metal complexes and MRI” group. You will design and synthesize ligands for manganese and iron complexation and study their redox and MRI properties within a funded project.

The role involves implementing experimental plans, analyzing data, writing publications, and presenting results at conferences. Collaboration with CNRS researchers and access to NMR/MRI facilities are provided.