Postdoctoral position

Responsabilities

In the framework of the ERC consolidator project "B-yond" financed by the Horizon Europe programme (), a postdoctoral position is available in the Reactivity, Catalysis and Organometallic (RCO) chemistry research group (Prof. Berionni) at the chemistry department of the University of Namur (www.unamur.be/en/sci/chemistry).

Job description

As a postdoctoral researcher with excellent expertise in main-group chemistry, you will investigate the coordination of ammonia and ammonia surrogates with boron Lewis acids and superacids. The coordination of small molecules (NH3, N2 and other N-containing molecules) with these Lewis acids will be investigated and the reactivity and structure of the resulting Lewis adducts will be analysed experimentally and computationally.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated researcher with a PhD in organometallic or coordination chemistry, with a particular focus on organoboron compounds. Very good knowledge and experience in preparative purification techniques, handling of highly reactive species (Schlenk-line and glove-box techniques) and structural characterization of unstable organic, organometallic and main-group compounds is expected.

Qualifications and skills

Very good knowledge and excellent experimental skills in synthesis, preparative purification techniques and structural characterization of organic molecules (NMR, GC-MS, IR, UV-Vis) is expected. She/He should be autonomous and motivated for fundamental research. Good competences in the use of common chemistry software and databases. Ability to integrate and work in a research team with team spirit. Sense of initiative, responsibility and organization. Excellent communication ability in English (written and oral). Knowledge of French is a plus.