"Post-Doc in Organic Chemistry"

Job Title: Post-Doc in Organic Chemistry

Area of specialization:

Synthesis of non-volatile organic solvents to design novel porous liquids (Types 1 to 3)

Job Summary

MSN / UM6P is looking for a motivated candidate to develop novel neoteric solvents made in Morocco able to dissolve or to disperse MOF materials. A particular attention will be also given to develop Type 1 porous liquids based on a well-designed organic synthesis route. The candidate should also demonstrate a strong ability to synthesize organic materials based on Phosphorous, Sulfur, and/or Nitrogen chemistries.

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake original research of international excellence.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research projects.
• Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings resulting in successful research outputs.
• Communicate to the team the development, progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects/experiments are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible.
• Establish collaborative links with the core scientific personnel in related program areas to gain exposure to and build knowledge on experimental/research activities and approaches, in order to improve conceptual development and industrial implementation.
• Identify areas of improvement within the research structure using integrated management approaches in pursuit of capacity building/strengthening and the preservation of scientific rigor in research studies.
• Support if required, the development of proposals for research funding.

Application Procedure:

Applications must be sent using a single electronic zipped folder with the mention of the job title. The folder must contain: A detailed CV; A synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements; A research statement sharing the applicant vision (max 3-4 pages); 2 references letters.

Qualifications and Experience Essential:

• A PhD in Organic Chemistry or related subject.
• Expert in retrosynthetic analysis to further elaborate novel organic molecules by following sustainable synthesis routes.
• Expert in the synthesis, purification, and chemical characterization of organic products.
• Good knowledge on physical chemistry is also requested to understand technological issues associated with the further utilization of organic products made by the applicant. Like those related to: the formulation of porous liquids Types 2 and 3; the utilization of porous liquids (Types 1 to 3) for CO2 capture and separation applications.
• A proven work experience in the synthesis of neoteric solvents (like ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, other P-based solvents, etc.) is mandatory.
• Ability to generate new ideas, links, and builds upon existing ones to generate unique concepts and synthesis scaling-up solutions.
• Experience in the lab co-supervision of Master and/or PhD students.
• Excellent communication in both English and French languages.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Excellent networking ability and organizational skills.
• Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals with respect of the career development.