Postdoctoral Fellow in Organic Chemistry: IRB Barcelona 1513 views

Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Research Unit on Asymmetric Synthesis directed by Prof. Antoni Riera. The candidate will focus on the study of new catalytic asymmetric reactions.

Role and responsibilities:

• Synthesis of substrates and catalysts.
• Purification and structural characterization of the substrates and catalysts.
• Study of the asymmetric synthesis reactions.
• Purification, characterization and determination of the enantiomeric excesses of the products.

Requirements:

• Applicant must have experience in organic synthesis, chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts; synthesis of phosphorous compounds
• Applicant must hold a degree PhD in Organic Chemistry.
• Applicant must possess skills in synthesis, purification and characterization of new compounds; reactions with gases (H2, CO, ethylene); experience in asymmetric catalysis.
• Applicant must be able to work with high-pressure reactors.

How to apply:

Applications should be sent by e-mail to: irbjobs@irbbarcelona.org, indicating the Reference: PD/20/04 and must include a full CV and a motivation letter.