Organic chemistry researcher expert in hydrogen bond measurements

→ Apply before 26/10/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time) → Faculty of Sciences → Department: WE07
- Organische en Macromoleculaire Chemie → Occupancy rate:100% → Number of positions: 1 → Type of employment: Contract of limited duration → Term of assignment: 1 jaar → Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree) → Required diploma:Master ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students. YOUR TASKS
• Synthesis, purification and characterization of a series of sugar derivatives
• Measurement of the hydrogen bond donating capacity according to the IR-based ‘pKAHY’ methodology
• Detailed analysis of the resulting IR spectra
• You will be expected to successfully perform both synthesis and analysis independently, and to compile a comprehensive report on each task. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You have a Master's degree in chemistry (of equivalent).
- You have strong experience in organic synthesis, especially carbohydrate chemistry
- You have good knowledge of 'health and safety in the laboratory
- You are thoroughly familiar with the isolation and purification of small molecules, using wet chemistry techniques (chromatography, HPLC).
- You are familiar with qualitative and quantitative analysis via spectroscopic techniques (including LC-MS, NMR).
- You are strongly experienced with the hydrogen bond donating capacity determination using the pKAHY method
- You are proficient in the use of software, including Topspin, ChemDraw, SciFinder, Opus, Microsoft Office suite, for processing, modifying and presenting data.
- You are able to travel independently to France to conduct measurements at Nantes University. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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We offer
you a contract of definite duration for a period 12 months.
• Your contract will start on 17/01/2027 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (Master’s degree). Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch). INTERESTED? Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system. Your application must include the following documents:
• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, … Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB. As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position. MORE INFORMATION For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. bruno Linclau (bruno.linclau@UGent.be, +32(0)9/2644509). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online. Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be.