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ESPCI Paris - PSL (École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris) is a general engineering school which, since 1882, has been training innovative, adaptable and creative engineers, with a solid theoretical and experimental background and an awareness of the challenges facing society.
It is part of an internationally recognized research center in physics, chemistry and biology (500 publications per year). It is renowned for its ability to transform the knowledge generated by fundamental research into breakthrough innovations (2 patents per month, 3 start-ups per year). It has been awarded 6 Nobel Prizes, and is home to 400 engineering students, 530 researchers (including 250 PhD students and 100 post-docs) in 10 joint research units, and around 100 research and teaching support staff.
Since its creation, the ESPCI has never ceased to mobilize its strengths and skills in the service of major societal issues, and to defend the importance of science in the service of society. The environment, solidarity, health, access and openness to knowledge are all issues that the ESPCI is committed to taking into account in its day-to-day work, while contributing to their advancement. The ESPCI defends equal opportunities and promotes social diversity.
Since its creation, the ESPCI has never ceased to mobilize its strengths and skills in the service of major societal issues, and to defend the importance of science in the service of society. The environment, solidarity, health, access and openness to knowledge are all issues that the ESPCI is committed to taking into account in its day-to-day work, while contributing to their advancement. The ESPCI defends equal opportunities and promotes social diversity. It encourages and values the commitment of its students, particularly in terms of community involvement.
Our school is part of the Université Paris Sciences & Lettres. Number 1 in the world ranking of young universities published by the Times Higher Education, PSL also features in the top 50 of the world’s best universities (Shanghai, Times Higher Education, QS, CWUR).
The ESPCI is currently engaged in a vast renovation project on its Paris campus, which will make it one of the most modern scientific sites in Paris.
Reporting to : ESPCI Paris
Organic Chemistry Group headed by Prof. Janine COSSY in the C3M team (Organic Chemistry) belonging to UMR CNRS 7163 (the UMR is headed by Dr. M. Cloitre).
The organic chemistry group develops synthetic methods using different chemical tools and/or activation sources (microwaves, photochemistry, heat, plasma, etc.).
Duties and responsibilities :
The postdoc will develop the synthesis of a molecule using efficient and selective synthesis methods, with the aim of obtaining a biologically active product and scaling up the synthesis to industrial scale.
The synthesis methods developed must meet certain green and sustainable chemistry criteria.
Knowledge and qualities required :
Good knowledge in organic chemistry, motivated, rigourous, creative, logical
Required training (or diploma) : PhD in organic chemistry
– Desired experience :
Synthetic organic chemistry, multi-step synthesis if possible (but not mandatory) , enantioselective synthesis, organometallic chemistry. Purification methods, analytical methods (NMR, IR, UV, mass spectrometry, etc.). A good knowledge of English is required, as good communication skills.
Category : Postdoc
Field : Organic Chemistry
The position is to be filled by contract for a period of one year for non-tenured staff.
Applications from RQTH-qualified candidates are encouraged.
Position starting : January 2024
Applications (CV, covering letter) should be sent by e-mail to job-ref-xofi71i3h4@emploi.beetween.com, indicating the applicant’s status (permanent or non-permanent), as well as their position and grade (for permanent employees only).
Location
ESPCI Paris
10, Rue Vauquelin 75005 Paris