PhD in Organic Chemistry (M/F)

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Poitiers, POITOU CHARENTES
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Apr 2024

21 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers
Research Field

Chemistry
Environmental science
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

France
Application Deadline

10 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IC2MP is a CNRS/Université de Poitiers research facility fully equipped with the latest instrumentation, providing an optimal environment for advanced organic synthesis research (https://ic2mp.labo.univ-poitiers.fr/ ). Our team (Superacid Group) has recognized expertise in superacid chemistry applied to organic synthesis (unique in Europe). In particular, this project is a collaborative research program based on a partnership with the group of Pr. Ohwada (Univesity of Tokyo) who is recognized as an international expert in superacid chemistry.

The development of new chemical reactions that can be transferred to industry has been modest in recent years, two reactions making up over 50% of all those used in drug discovery. In this context, carbocationic electrophiles intermediacy is postulated in numerous organic transformations and provides the foundation for many retrosynthetic logics in chemical synthesis. Shifting the electrophilic chemistry to highly reactive superelectrophiles offered a real breakthrough in this domain. However, despite its synthetic potential and the industrial demand, the difficulties associated with superacid chemistry slow down the exploitation of superelectrophilic activation. Capitalizing on the complementary expertise of researchers from IC2MP and from The University of Tokyo (Pr. Ohwada's research group) and on preliminary results, this project aims at opening a new direction in synthetic chemistry through the development of original strong liquid acids favoring the exploitation of destabilized superelectrophilic carbocations.


Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Environmental science
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Chemistry
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Environmental science
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Additional comments

The applicant must have completed a master degree in organic synthesis, and have acquired an experience in organic synthesis. The applicant should be able to work independently and as a member of the team. The optimal candidate will be inquisitive, will enjoy problem solving and developing novel technologies with personal creativity and innovation.

The application must include :
- a complete CV
- at least one recommendation letter
- a one-page cover letter (not repeating the CV)


Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR7285-BASMIC-001/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers
Country
France
City
POITIERS
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR7285-BASMIC-001/Candidater.aspx

Contact
City

POITIERS
Website

http://ic2mp.labo.univ-poitiers.fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED