Post-doctoral position in Organic Chemistry (funded by A*midex)

RESEARCHER PROFILE: Postdoc / R2: PhD holders
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Chemistry
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: Organic synthesis
JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION
We are looking for highly motivated candidates to take up a post-doctoral position developing and synthesizing new polarizing agents for dynamic nuclear polarization ssNMR applications to address the challenging problems of determining atomic-level structures using ssNMR technique in chemistry and materials science and for applications in clinical imaging.
In particular, we will be working on the rational design and synthesis of new free radicals linked to or inside nanosized materials with improved performances. The work will be focused at 90% on organic synthesis of innovative molecules. The project has been funded by A*midex.
The hired candidate will be also working closely with interdisciplinary collaborators to test hypotheses and molecules in the context of the consortium involving partners at ENS Lyon, EPFL (Switzerland) and CPE (Lyon).
Motivated candidates should have excellent qualifications with skills in organic synthesis and a strong scientific background and who enjoy teamwork. You should hold a PhD degree in organic chemistry.
Our group is composed of 18 scientists including five PhD students and three postdoctoral fellows. Our organic synthesis lab is fully equipped with several automated flash chromatography systems, a LC/MS, a semi-preparative HPLC, H-cube and several vacuum lines. The group is one of the world leaders in the design and synthesis of probes and agents for imaging and DNP ssNMR (3 patents including 2 licenses) and has developed also experience in energy storage (Li batteries) and chemoprevention of cancers via the targeting of mitochondria bioenergetics.
List of publications of Olivier OUARI available on: https://scholar.google.de/citations?hl=en&user=ZKSWKxYAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
More info at: Website: https://icr.univ-amu.fr/
TYPE OF CONTRACT:     TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME  /HOURS PER WEEK: 39 h
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14/04/2025 00:00
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 16/06/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION: 12 months
WORK LOCATION(S): Institut de Chimie Radicalaire, AMU, Campus St Jerome service 521, 54 avenue Escadrille Normandie Niemen, 13013 Marseille, France
WHAT WE OFFER: Gross salary: 2 600 – 3 000€ / month (according experience).
The selected candidate will be exposed to state-of-the-art facilities and a stimulating environment.
Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS
You should hold a PhD degree in organic chemistry and a previous experience in organic synthesis and characterization of organic molecules.  Motivated candidates should have excellent qualifications with skills in multi-step organic synthesis and a strong scientific background, independence, and who enjoy teamwork.
Soft skills:
– Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
– Project management capabilities with adherence to deadlines.
– Problem-solving and analytical thinking for innovative solutions.
– Team spirit and adaptability to various work environments.
– Commitment to scientific dissemination through publications and conferences.
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS
– Detailed CV
– Details of 2 academic referees with email contacts
– All degree certificates and transcripts
– A research statement describing why you are suitable for this doctoral position
HOW TO APPLY: [email protected]