PhD Position in Catalysis in Hungary

Description

Development of sustainable protocols for C-H arylations in the following areas:

• Methodology development using heterogeneous Pd-based catalysts.

• Design and development of homogenous catalytic systems using continuous flow technology with key focus on asymmetric synthesis.

• Multigram synthesis of targeted chiral scaffolds using low Pd-catalyst loadings.

Benefits

The salary of the ESRs will be paid according to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie action rules

Individual research project developed in close collaboration with partners of the consortium

Mobility: min. 2 secondments (3 months) in industry and/or academia – special trainings / summer schools / workshops on different fields of organic chemistry & multisectorial

After 3 years – competences in chemistry from both academia & industrial viewpoint – presentation skills – experience in collaborative projects network.

Eligibility criteria

The position is open to candidates of any nationality, as long as they fulfill the requirements set for the ESRs funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions:

1. Candidates who have previously obtained a Ph.D. degree, or have more than 4 years of research activity from the date when they have obtained a University diploma giving access to doctoral studies, are not eligible.
2. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in country where the PhD will be conducted for more than 12 months within 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date.

Qualifications

Relevant skills that will be considered are:

• Practical experience in analytical methods (NMR, MS, HPLC)
• Good level of English proficiency (understood, spoken and written)
• Skills in scientific writing (reports, papers, etc.)
• Team spirit and collaborative predisposition
• Desirable extra competences: background in C-H activation / functionalization, catalysis or flow chemistry