Development of new photochemical reactions.

This project, funded by the ANR, is part of a joint research program between the group of Prof. Daniele Leonori (RWTH Aachen) and the group of Prof. Thomas Poisson (INSA Rouen Normandie) dedicated to the development of new photochemical reactions. The project intends to provide to the synthetic organic chemist community new versatile tools and new synthetic disconnection. This project will be carried out at INSA Rouen Normandie in the Institute CARMeN Institute. The selected candidate will take benefit from the excellent research environment from the CARMeN Institute and the Organic Chemistry department at RWTH Aachen, as research stay in the Leonori’s group are expected. 

The PhD student will be in charge of the experimental work, analysis (NMR…) and the writing of scientific reports. The PhD student will join and will take benefit from an international research environment and the excellent research facilities from the CARMen Insitute to conduct the project (photochemical setup, analytical facilities, flow machines, CV…).

L'Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rouen est co-tutelle de l'institut CARMeN UMR 6064, dans lequel se dérouleront le doctorat, situé à Mont-Saint-Aignan. Le candidat recruté effectuera ses activités de recherche sous la direction du Prof. Thomas Poisson au sein de l'équipe de Biomolécules fluorées dirigée par le Pr. Philippe Jubault. Le laboratoire se situe à l'IRCOF (Institut de Recherche en Chimie Organique Fine) et rassemble environ 60 chercheurs CNRS et enseignants-chercheurs.
L'équipe de biomolécules fluorées est composée de 6 permanents (Enseignants-chercheurs et chercheurs CNRS) ainsi qu'une vingtaine d'étudiants

The candidate should have a Master degree in organic chemistry or a French Engineer diploma. The candidate should have a strong background in organic synthesis particularly in the development of new methodologies. An experience in electrochemical synthesis would be an asset (but not mandatory).  We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated candidate with excellent communication skills in English (French is not mandatory).