Organisation/Company: University of Strasbourg
Department: ISIS
Research Field: Chemistry » Physical chemistry, Physics » Optics, Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: France
Application Deadline: 9 Dec 2024 - 08:00 (Europe/Paris)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Keywords: vibrational strong coupling (VSC), physical organic chemistry, experimental spectroscopy, photochemistry, supramolecular chemistry.
Are you fascinated by vibrational strong coupling? The Ragazzon and Ebbesen groups are looking for a postdoc to work on a collaborative project aimed at unraveling this phenomenon: between tiny mirrors, virtual photons arising from vacuum fluctuations alter the chemical properties of molecules.
You will work in an international and collaborative environment at the Institute for Supramolecular Science and Engineering (ISIS, University of Strasbourg, France, https://isis.unistra.fr/ ), which hosts world-renowned leaders in chemistry and physics. The Ragazzon and Ebbesen groups are both located at ISIS, so you will be embedded in the Ragazzon group while having constant exchanges with Prof. Ebbesen and the members of his team.
Postdoc candidate profile: By the contract starting date, you should have completed (Thesis submitted) a PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, or another relevant subject. You should be motivated to expand your expertise to a new domain and be willing to adapt to a new environment, while leveraging the skills acquired during your PhD. A background in optical spectroscopies (UV-vis, IR, transient, etc.) is highly beneficial. The use of NMR spectroscopy and circular dichroism is envisioned. The project is at the boundary between chemistry and physics, therefore, you should be willing to engage with both subjects: being able to acquire basic information on both organic reactivity and the physical principles at the basis of strong coupling phenomena. The project is based on the ongoing collaboration between the Ragazzon and Ebbesen groups, which will support you on the chemistry and physics aspects of the project.
How to apply: Send a CV and a motivation letter (What is your research background? Why are you interested in this position? Max 2 pages) to ****** mentioning "Postdoc recruitment - VSC" in the subject. Please provide the contact of two reference people. The starting date is highly flexible.
Where to apply E-mail: ******
Requirements Research Field: Chemistry - Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Physics - Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Languages: ENGLISH - Level: Excellent
Additional Information Full-time Postdoc position (about 2100 EUR / month after social taxes), including health care and pension.
Access to university facilities, language courses, sports center, etc.
Eligibility criteria: Having a PhD in Chemistry or Physics (Thesis submitted).
Selection process: Preselection based on CV and motivation letter (why are you interested in this position?), followed by interview.
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