Postdoctoral scholarship holder, Photoredox catalysis in organic synthesis

Department: Department of Chemistry
Regime Full-time

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The Department of Chemistry in the faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of Photoredox catalysis in organic synthesis.

Position

• You will assist in ongoing research projects in Photoredox catalysis and the activities of the Das research group.
• You will help coordinate project proposals in the field of Photoredox catalysis and contribute to attracting external funding.
• You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members.
• You will fulfil a limited number of teaching activities.
• You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally, help to coordinate service projects, and so on.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Catalysis in organic synthesis from a non-Belgian institution (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work).
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You can speak and write fluently in English.

What we offer

• We offer a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of initially for one year and later will be extended for three years;
• The planned start date is September 2022 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts  for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Groenenborger campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 20 th of June, 2022 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Shoubhik Das ([email protected] ).

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