Assistant Engineer in Organic Chemistry (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

The position will involve synthesizing ligands developed in the laboratory or described in the literature. The synthesis of the appropriate ligands will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Grégory Nocton and Dr. Grégory Danoun, researchers at the laboratory. The engineering assistant will be responsible for synthesizing the ligands and characterizing them using various methods, including NMR spectroscopy. The ligands thus synthesized will then be coordinated with lanthanide ions by a doctoral student. In collaboration with other members of the group, the engineering assistant will ensure the proper maintenance and operation of the synthesis laboratories in accordance with the recommendations provided by the funding agencies and the laboratory management.

Activity

Synthesize chelating ligands capable of binding lanthanide ions.
Purify the synthesized organic molecules using laboratory techniques (chromatography, HPLC).
Characterize the ligands using routine methods such as NMR spectroscopy and GC-MS.
Prepare written reports in accordance with the guidelines provided by the funding agency.
Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of the synthesis laboratories in accordance with the guidelines provided by the funding agencies and the laboratory management.
Participate in the research group's working meetings. Participate in the maintenance of the research group's and laboratory's equipment.

Your Profil

Skills

This position is funded by a PEPR/ANR project, and we are seeking highly motivated candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in chemistry or an equivalent degree. The candidate (M/F) must be well-versed in synthetic organic chemistry and related separation and purification techniques. Knowledge of NMR spectroscopy is strongly recommended. The candidate (M/F) will benefit from a highly motivating and collaborative scientific environment within the Orbitales f et réactivités research group at the École Polytechnique's Molecular Chemistry Laboratory, working in close collaboration with the team. The candidate (M/F) will also be expected to actively participate in the work and life of the research group.

Your Work Environment

Dr. Grégory Nocton's group is based at the Molecular Chemistry Laboratory (UMR 9168), a joint CNRS-École Polytechnique research unit (www.organo-f-synthesis.fr). The group works on lanthanide and actinide complexes and has secured funding for quantum technologies (MolQIf, PEPR / ANR, https://www.pepr-quantique.fr/projet/molqif/) to synthesize lanthanide-based coordination complexes (Yb, Er, Gd). The objective of the MolQIf project is to explore the potential of paramagnetic complexes (PCs) to serve as robust solid-state quantum bits (qubits) for quantum information processing (QIP). To this end, we aim to synthesize various known ligands capable of inducing a specific symmetry around the lanthanide ion.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

between €2,279.56 and €2,409.43 gross per month, depending on experience

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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