Summary
This scholarship offers a unique opportunity to pursue a PhD focused on developing innovative hybrid catalytic strategies for selective functionalization of C–H bonds and creating three-dimensional molecular architectures from simple aromatic substrates.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Hybrid Catalysis for Selective C–H Functionalization, France
Designation
PhD Candidate in Hybrid Catalysis
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Catalysis, Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry |
| Location | Laboratory Lorraine de Chimie Moléculaire (L2CM), France |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in molecular chemistry, specialization in organic and/or organometallic chemistry; strong background in synthetic chemistry; experience in multi-step synthesis. |
| Job Description | Develop new catalytic systems; utilize electrochemical approaches; design organometallic complexes; manage and analyze experiments; present findings. |
| How to Apply | Submit your application along with a CV and motivation letter to the project director, Professor Christophe Werlé. |
| Last Date to Apply | May 31, 2026 |
Research Area
The focus is on the direct functionalization of C–H bonds, a key challenge in organic chemistry. The project seeks to develop catalytic platforms capable of transforming planar aromatic molecules into complex three-dimensional structures, enhancing synthetic efficiency and sustainability.
Location
The PhD will be based at the Laboratory Lorraine de Chimie Moléculaire (L2CM), with collaborative visits to the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in molecular chemistry
- Specialization in organic and/or organometallic chemistry
- Experience in multi-step synthesis of ligands or transition metal complexes
- Proficiency in standard characterization techniques (NMR, mass spectrometry, chromatography)
- Familiarity with handling air- and moisture-sensitive compounds
- Experience in homogeneous catalysis and/or electrochemistry is advantageous
Job Description
The PhD candidate will engage in:
- Developing hybrid catalytic strategies
- Conducting experimental research in C–H functionalization
- Designing transition metal organometallic complexes
- Presenting findings regularly to the research team
- Collaborating with international research partners
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application, including a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a motivation letter, to Professor Christophe Werlé via the specified contact method on the webpage.
Last Date to Apply
The application deadline is May 31, 2026.
