Postdoc in organic synthesis

A Post-doctoral position in Organic chemistry is available at the Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The position is funded by the National Scientific Program “Excellent Research and People for the Development of European Science” (VIHREN).

The successful candidate will be enrolled in a project focused on the development of new technologies for regioselective distal C-H functionalization of important substrates. The main objective will be the exploitation of the results in high-value added product streams for Medicinal chemistry, Chemical biology, etc. The project will be realized at Laboratory Organic Synthesis and Stereochemistry with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svilen Simeonov. The candidate will join a young and dynamic research team. The work will be mainly focused on experimental organic synthesis and includes the supervision of master and PhD students enrolled in the project.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits

We offer

  • working in a well-equipped, innovative and scientifically stimulating environment
  • competitive salary and full social benefits. The salary takes place according to the established salary level for the National Scientific Program VIHREN.
  • The successful candidate will be appointed for up to 4 years.

Eligibility criteria

The candidates should be within up to 5 years since completion of PhD

Selection process

A complete application should be submitted directly to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svilen Simeonov (svilen@orgchm.bas.bg) and contain the following documents:

  • Cover letter including a description of your research interests and motivation for applying (max 1 page)
  • Summary of the previous research activities (max 5 pages)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Name and contact information of at least two academic references

Applications must be submitted no later than 31.05.2020

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for an interview

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