Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F) in Molecular Chemistry

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Mulhouse, ALSACE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Apr 2026

6 Apr 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Laboratoire d'Innovation Moléculaire et Applications
Research Field

Chemistry
Environmental science
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline

27 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026
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

The postdoctoral researcher will join the LIMA Laboratory (UMR 7042) in Mulhouse, within the BSM team. Under the supervision of Dr. Nicolas Blanchard and Dr. Vincent Bizet, they will contribute to the ANR SOFTNMR project, in collaboration with the CEISAM Laboratory (University of Nantes) and the NIMBE Laboratory (CEA Saclay). This molecular chemistry project aims to develop pericyclic reactions suitable for real-time NMR monitoring, enabling the detection of intermediates and products at low concentrations.

The postdoctoral researcher will focus on:
• Investigating the reactivity of various heterocycles as dienes in intramolecular Diels-Alder cascade reactions (ihDA/rDA).
• Optimizing reaction conditions.
• Assessing the generality of ihDA/rDA sequences.
• Translating reactions into flow chemistry for real-time NMR monitoring (in collaboration with ANR SOFTNMR partners).
• Developing and publishing individual/collective articles based on project data.
The collected data is expected to enable real-time detection of intermediates and products at low concentrations.

The Laboratory of Molecular Innovation and Applications (LIMA, UMR 7042) is a joint research unit affiliated with CNRS, the University of Upper Alsace, and the University of Strasbourg, with sites in Mulhouse and Strasbourg. The unit comprises 12 research teams, 3 platforms, and 3 technical units, employing 80 staff, including 46 researchers/lecturers/engineers and 34 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. LIMA's research is organized into three axes:
• Exploratory research in synthesis methods and catalysis.
• Medicinal and phytosanitary chemistry.
• Supramolecular chemistry and modeling.
The selected candidate will join the "Biomolecules, Syntheses, and Methods" team, led by Dr. V. Bizet, under the supervision of Dr. N. Blanchard and Dr. V. Bizet. The BSM team consists of 4 permanent members and 6 PhD students and is located at the Donnet Research Institute on the Illberg campus of the University of Upper Alsace, which offers high-quality infrastructure and state-of-the-art analytical equipment.
Note: This position is located in a restricted access zone, and authorization from the defense security officer is required prior to arrival, in accordance with regulations.


Where to apply
Website
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7042-NICBLA-003/Default.aspx

Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Environmental science
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Chemistry
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Environmental science
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

We seek a candidate with a recent PhD in Chemistry, combining:
• Strong theoretical and practical expertise in organic/organometallic synthesis (laboratory experience required).
• Scientific curiosity for interdisciplinary approaches at the interface of molecular and analytical chemistry.
• Scientific rigor and critical analysis skills to design, execute, and interpret experiments.
• Collaborative mindset: ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and interact with academic/industrial partners.
• Autonomy and organization: effective management of priorities and deadlines in a dynamic research environment.
• Excellent communication: proficiency in French and English (written and oral, minimum B2 level) for reading/writing publications, presenting results, and engaging with the scientific community.


Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7042-NICBLA-003/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Laboratoire d'Innovation Moléculaire et Applications
Country
France
City
MULHOUSE
Geofield


Contact
City

MULHOUSE
Website

http://lima.unistra.fr

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