Missions

This project aims to prepare new chiroptical supramolecular system integrating helical fragments. The combination of strong chiroptical properties (circular dichroism, rotational power) with more exotic properties such as the emission of circularly polarized light, should give access to completely new multifunctional chiral molecules, which can then be involved in the design of materials (chiroptical switches, highly emissive chiral compounds, organic electronic devices for display, spintronic devices). This strategy therefore aims to increase the functionality and effectiveness of these compounds, in a context of energy, digital and industrial transition. To achieve these objectives, we will develop efficient synthetic routes, based on metallo-organic helical molecular building blocks and aggregating units.

Activités

In this post-doctoral project, metallo-organic helical structures incorporating different types of aggregating units will be synthesized and analyzed in detail. Particular attention will be devoted to their circularly polarized emission, and to their spin filtering properties.

Compétences

The applicant must hold a PhD in Chemistry. The position requires knowledge on chirality, very good skills in synthesis (organic and organometallic), in classical purification methods, in characterization techniques, in spectroscopic tools and data analysis software, as well as very good communication skills, oral and written (English) to be able to present the work at conferences, write scientific articles; finally, very good adaptability to various conditions and countries and creativity will be necessary. We are looking for a person who will be fully involved in this project, with a thirst for knowledge, strong motivation and a certain independence. This will allow him/her to develop strong scientific knowledge in materials science but also in all related skills. The multi-disciplinary aspect is also a crucial point.

Contexte de travail

Team 'Organometallics, Materials and Catalysis' (OMC) at ISCR, localized at University of Rennes. Group 'Phosphorus and Molecular Materials' (PMM). Research topics: : chiral pi-conjugated materials. Organometallic helicenes. This work will take place within the PEPR LUMA (moonshot TORNADO).

Le poste se situe dans un secteur relevant de la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique (PPST), et nécessite donc, conformément à la réglementation, que votre arrivée soit autorisée par l'autorité compétente du MESR.

Contraintes et risques

Our Institute has a restricted security access (Restricted Zone of Research, ZRR).

Travelling is foreseen for national and international collaborative work.

Informations complémentaires

Applications must include a detailed CV, at least two referees (with their contact details), a one-page cover letter, a one-page summary of previous work, and the doctoral diploma.