PhD (M/F) in organic synthesis and catalysis
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 months
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut des sciences chimiques de Rennes
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
35000 RENNES
Contract Duration
36 months
Date of Hire
19/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 28 September 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
The Ph.D. candidate, who must hold a degree in chemical engineering or a Master's 2 in research in chemistry, will focus on the eco-efficient production of new agro-sourced ingredients for cosmetics via metal-catalyzed carbon-carbon coupling reactions. The research will involve developing new, efficient, and environmentally responsible synthetic routes; designing new, highly selective, and productive metal complexes; optimizing targeted catalytic reactions; and scaling up the production of target molecules. Main Activities: - Synthesis of various ligands and organometallic complexes - Evaluation of (photo)catalysis - Synthesis of new agro-sourced ingredients for cosmetics Required Skills: - Excellent skills in organic synthesis and organometallic catalysis - Proven experience in the synthesis of ligands and organometallic complexes (handling under inert atmosphere, Schlenk technique, glove box) - Proven experience with analytical methods (NMR, MS, HPLC, GC) - Very good command of English (reading, speaking, and writing) - Proven skills in scientific writing (reports, articles, etc.) - Team player with a collaborative mindset
Your Work Environment
The research work will be carried out at the Rennes Institute of Chemical Sciences, within the "Organometallics: Materials and Catalysis" (OMC) team located at ENSC Rennes, under the supervision of Dr. Marc MAUDUIT.
Constraints and risks
none
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
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
| Offer reference | UMR6226-MARMAU-013 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Molecular architectures: syntheses, mechanisms and properties |
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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