Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Chemistry: The CNRS’s Laboratory of Hydrazines and Energetic Polyazoted Compounds (LHCEP) is seeking a motivated and passionate postdoctoral researcher to join our ERC-funded project. The focus is on developing new methodologies and reagents for pentafluorosulfanylation within the exciting fields of organic chemistry and materials science.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
Location:
Villeurbanne, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent in Chemistry or Environmental Science
- Experience: None required, but experience in organic chemistry synthesis methodologies is preferred (including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations).
- Languages: Basic proficiency in French required; excellent command of scientific English (both written and spoken).
Job Description:
As a postdoctoral researcher at LHCEP, you will be responsible for:
- Designing and conducting chemical synthesis experiments for the development of new pentafluorosulfanylation reagents.
- Optimizing reaction methods to improve yields and selectivity.
- Characterizing products using advanced analytical techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
- Developing new methodologies to address research questions.
- Writing scientific papers for publication in high-level journals and presenting research findings at national and international conferences.
- Participating in internal seminars and collaborating with team members on interdisciplinary projects.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply through the following link: Job Application Portal
Last Date to Apply:
28 November 2025 – 23:59 (UTC)
For additional details, visit the CNRS Job Offer Page.
