Postdoctoral Position in asymmetric catalysis Chemistry

Highlights:
1. Applications are invited for one Post-doctoral Associate position to work in the research group of Professor Paolo Melchiorre at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) in Tarragona (Spain) http://www.iciq.es/

2. Projects: Asymmetric Organocatalytic Cascade Reactions to Achieve Molecular and Stereochemical Complexity.

3. The candidates should have a strong background in: organic synthesis, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, NMR, IR) and chromatography (GC, HPLC, TLC and Flash chromatography).

4. Good skills in asymmetric catalysis and anaerobic and anhydrous schlenk techniques are a plus.

5. Knowledge related to organocatalysis will also be appreciated.

6. As a Post-doctoral Associate, you are expected to oversee the training and development of junior group members and organizing weekly Goruop Meeting.

7. You will be in charge of a research project and demanded to write scientific reports and manuscripts summarizing your accomplishment.

8. Applications should be sent to Professor Paolo Melchiorre (pmelchiorre@iciq.es )

It is recommended that applications are made earlier as they will be considered upon arrival, including:

a. A personal letter should be included in the application in which the candidate´s reasons for applying to the Postdoctoral Associate position should be given
b. CV
c. a description of previous research
d. the names and contact addresses (e-mail) of three academic referee
ICREA Research Prof. Paolo Melchiorre
Group Leader at ICIQ
Institut Català d'Investigació Química

9. Closing Date: 15 December 2009

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