Summary
The Catalysis and Artificial Intelligence (CATIA) Research Group at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Autonomous University of Madrid), Spain, invites applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral Research Position in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. The successful candidate will work on total synthesis and the development of novel catalytic methodologies for synthesizing therapeutic agents targeting Alzheimer’s disease.
The research project is funded by the Ayudas a programas de actividades de I+D en Salud 2025 programme under the reference SYNREPAIR-AD-CM. The selected researcher will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Javier Corpas.
Job Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Research Group | Catalysis and Artificial Intelligence (CATIA) |
| Department | Organic Chemistry Department |
| Institution | Universidad Autónoma de Madrid |
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Tentative Starting Date | 01 January 2027 |
| Research Project | SYNREPAIR-AD-CM |
| Supervisor | Dr. Javier Corpas |
| Application Deadline | 30 November 2026 |
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
Research Area
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Total Synthesis of Organic Molecules
- Organometallic Catalysis
- Photocatalysis
- Development of Novel Catalytic Methodologies
- Medicinal Chemistry and Therapeutic Agents
- Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry.
- Strong background in the synthesis of organic molecules of medium to high complexity.
- Experience in organometallic catalysis and Schlenk techniques.
- Knowledge and experience in photocatalysis will be considered an advantage.
- Practical experience with standard analytical techniques for organic compound characterization, including:
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
- Mass Spectrometry (MS)
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Good command of English.
- Strong research capabilities and motivation to work in synthetic organic chemistry.
Job Description / Responsibilities
The selected postdoctoral researcher will join the CATIA research group and contribute to research activities involving total synthesis and the development of new catalytic methods for the preparation of potential therapeutic agents against Alzheimer’s disease.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and proposing retrosynthetic strategies for targeted compounds.
- Developing synthetic routes for organic molecules of medium to high complexity.
- Synthesizing and preparing starting materials.
- Developing and optimizing catalytic methodologies using organometallic chemistry and photocatalysis.
- Conducting laboratory-scale synthesis and evaluating the potential applications of developed methodologies.
- Characterizing and analyzing synthesized compounds using standard analytical techniques.
- Conducting literature reviews and keeping up to date with developments in the research field.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications directly to Dr. Javier Corpas via email:
Email: javier.corpas@uam.es
The application must include the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- List of scientific publications.
- Motivation letter.
- Contact details of two referees.
- Official academic transcripts of Bachelor’s (BSc) and Master’s (MSc) degrees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Last Date for Apply
30 November 2026
Tentative Starting Date: 01 January 2027
Application Email: javier.corpas@uam.es
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Research Group: Catalysis and Artificial Intelligence (CATIA)
