Postdoc in organic synthesis at University of Antwerp

Highlights:

1. The University of Antwerp (Flanders, Belgium) is an academic institution for internationally recognized, innovative and pioneering research. Special attention is given to the training of students, and to the innovation of teaching programs.
2. The University of Antwerp is an autonomous and pluralistic institution, supporting a democratic and multicultural society, and is an equal opportunity employer.
3. In the frame of research collaboration with Johnson&Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, a Division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, in Beerse (Dr. L. Meerpoel), the research team Organic Synthesis of the Department of Chemistry announces the availability of a full time postdoctoral position.
4. Job description: As an employee of the research team Organic Synthesis of the Department of Chemistry you will develop and subsequently apply new synthetic methodologies in the challenging area of transition metal-catalyzed C-H activation.
5. Your research is expected to contribute to the identification of novel molecular entities for biological evaluation.

1. The ideal candidates for these positions will have a PhD in organic chemistry with experience in transition metal catalyzed reactions, purification techniques and structural characterization of organic molecules.
2. The ability to work in a team as well as good communication/writing skills and a good mastery of the English language is essential. Experience in the field of transition metalcatalyzed C-H activation is an advantage.
3. Additional info: The University of Antwerp offers you a contract of 1 year. The salary is based on the scale of Doctorassistent as defined by the Flemish government. Relevant experience will be taken into account.
4. The selected candidate is expected to begin at latest in October 2010.  
5. Does this opening appeal to you? Please send a detailed CV right away to:

Prof. Dr. Bert U.W. Maes

Organic Synthesis

Department of Chemistry

University of Antwerp

Phone: +32(0)32653205

Fax: +32(0)32653233

bert.maes@ua.ac.be

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