Full time endowed chairs Aix –Marseille, France (funded by A*midex)

RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD/ R1: First stage Researcher

RESEARCH FIELD(S) AND DISCIPLINES1: Chemical synthesis, Organic chemistry, Energy storage

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION 

We are looking for motivated candidates to take up a PhD position developing new synthetic schemes and methods for the preparation of a library of innovating molecules for energy storage applications to address the challenging problems of aqueous organic redox flow batteries.

In particular, we will be working on the rational design and synthesis of new nitroxides with improved performances. The thesis work will be focused on organic synthesis of innovative molecules and their characterization.

The PhD student will be also working closely with interdisciplinary collaborators to test hypotheses and molecules in the context of the PEPR Batteries consortium involving partners in Montpellier, Paris and Nancy. Scientific missions in these groups will be possible.

Motivated and enthusiast candidates should have excellent qualifications with practical skills in organic synthesis and a strong scientific background, independence, and who enjoy teamwork. You should hold a Master’s degree in organic chemistry with a training period in organic synthesis of at least 4 months. Knowledge and interest in energy storage and Li batteries are a plus.

Our group is composed of 9 scientists including two PhD students and two postdoctoral fellows. Our organic synthesis lab is fully equipped with several automated flash chromatography systems, a LC/MS, a semi-preparative HPLC, an H-cube and several vacuum lines. The group is one of the world leaders in the design and synthesis of probes and agents for DNP applications (3 patents including 2 licenses) and has developed also expertise in energy storage (Li batteries) and chemoprevention of cancers via the targeting of mitochondria bioenergetics.

List of publications of Olivier OUARI available on www.scholar.google.com

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The contract will start on November/December 2023 for 3-year duration.

Net salary: 1700 € / month, including health and retirement programmes.

The selected candidate will be exposed to state-of-the-art facilities and the PhD programme provides support with high-quality training and career development activities which includes the development of skills essential for career progression.

• The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal

TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME

JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 01/11/2023 00:00

ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: (1/11/2023:

ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months

WORK LOCATION(S) ICR Lab Aix Marseille Université / CNRS, Campus St Jérôme case 521, Avenue Escadrille Normandie Niemen, 13013 Marseille, France

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS 

You should hold a Master’s degree in organic chemistry and a previous experience in organic synthesis and characterization of organic molecules. Experience in organic synthesis on a period of at least 4 months is mandatory.  We are looking for highly motivated candidates with skills in multi-step organic synthesis and a strong scientific background.

Soft skills: Selected candidates should have good communication skills, independence and teamwork spirit.

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, SELECTION PROCESS: 

• Detailed CV
• Details of 2 academic referees with email contacts
• All degree certificates and transcripts
• A research statement describing why you are suitable for this doctoral position

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, until the position is filled.

WHERE TO APPLY: olivier.ouari@univ-amu.fr