Researcher position in the Metal complexes and MRI group

Researcher (R1) Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country: France Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 35 Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description At the CNRS, within the Center for Molecular Biophysics (UPR4301) based in Orléans, a researcher position is open in the “Metal complexes and MRI” group ( http://cbm.cnrs-orleans.fr/ ). The selected candidate will participate in a project funded by the National Research Agency whose objective is to design and characterize redox-responsive contrast agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The main objectives of the researcher will be: Synthesize ligands for manganese and iron complexation Study the physical-chemical properties of the complexes (redox, thermodynamic stability and kinetic inertness) Study the relaxation properties and MRI effectiveness of the complexes Implementation of experimental plans to carry out this project, in consultation with the PI Synthesis of new ligands Complexation of ligands with manganese and iron, identification of suitable conditions Study of the physicochemical properties of the complexes by NMR, relaxometry, voltammetry, potentiometry and UV-visible spectroscopy Participation in discussions on project progress with other participants, members of the group or collaborators Analysis and formatting of results Writing publications Presentations of the results obtained at conferences CBM (UPR 4301) is a CNRS research unit with 140 staff working in synergy at the interface between physics, biology and chemistry. The researcher (M/F) will be part of the "Metal complexes and MRI" group and will be supervised by the PI of the project. He will interact with the other members of the group (4 CNRS researchers, 2 research engineers, 1 study engineer and 5 PhD students and 2 post docs). He will have access to state of the art equipment of the team and of the NMR and MRI platforms in CBM. Requirements Research Field: Chemistry — Education Level: PhD or equivalent Research Field: Biological sciences — Education Level: PhD or equivalent Research Field: Pharmacological sciences — Education Level: PhD or equivalent Languages: FRENCH — Level: Basic Research Field: Chemistry — Years of Research Experience: None Research Field: Biological sciences — Years of Research Experience: None Research Field: Pharmacological sciences — Years of Research Experience: None Additional Information Eligibility criteria Experience in organic synthesis of ligands for metal complexation Experience in NMR Experience in physical-chemistry and coordination chemistry Ability to communicate, organize, work in a team but also independently Rigor and motivation Experience to ensure the traceability of processed data and the reproducibility of the analyzes carried out Ability to disseminate scientific results in writing and orally Ability to write scientific articles Experience in the field of bioinorganic chemistry would be a plus. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Centre de Biophysique Moléculaire Country: France City: ORLEANS Contact City: ORLEANS Website: http://cbm.cnrs-orleans.fr