PhD in France: Scholarship Position at Caen Normandie University

Funded PhD Position at Caen Normandie University in France. Situated within the LCMT at University Caen Normandie, team is dedicated to leveraging the chemistry of heavy main group elements (p-block) to serve as a versatile platform for organic synthesis and asymmetric homogeneous catalysis. Focus lies in harnessing the ability to establish “unconventional” supramolecular interactions based on a-hole and metalloid with metal-like behavior, thereby developing new complementary tools in organic chemistry and unlocking novel reactivities. This research endeavor is part of the HeavyPCat project (Heavy Main Group Elements Chemistry for Catalysis), supported by funding from Agence Nationale de Recherche (ANR) and Région Normandie. Also Apply for Funded PhD Scholarships in France: Explore Opportunities for Funded Positions

Position at Caen Normandie University: Details

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Position at Caen Normandie University: Requirements

• Only candidates with a MSc in chemistry (or soon completed) are eligible.
• Skills and interests in organic chemistry, homogenous catalysis, and organometallic chemistry are demanded.
• In addition, solid experience in reaction optimization and development, inert atmosphere techniques and chemical characterization (XRD, NMR, FT-IR, MS) would be highly appreciated.
• Dynamism, rigour, independence
• Good communicating skills in English (spoken and written) are required.
• French language is a plus, but not mandatory.

Position at Caen Normandie University: Project Details

The selected candidate will conduct research in a well-equipped academic environment under the guidance of Dr. Robin Weiss. The project is at interface with organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, and to a lesser extent physical-chemistry. The PhD student will develop experimental work in a synthetic laboratory, involving:

• the rational design of organometalloid species
• mechanistic studies supported by different techniques
• preparation and characterization of organic substrates, products, complexes and ligands
• development of catalytic methodologies to be applied in organic synthesis and exploring the scope of new discovered reactions

How to apply

The position will be opened until 05th May or until a selected candidate is found, starting September 2024 at the earliest. For applying, an email should be addressed to robin.weiss@unicaen.fr with “PhD_HeavyPCat_2024” as the subject

Attached with a single PDF file including:

• i) a detailed CV
• ii) academic transcripts
• iii) a research summary
• iv) a short motivation letter
• v) the contact of 1/2 references.
• Successful candidates will be invited to an online interview.