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STATUS: EXPIRED
21 Jul 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Université de Liège (ULiège)
Department
Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis - CiTOS
Research Field
Chemistry » Computational chemistry
Chemistry » Other
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Computer science » Other
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Belgium
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
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

Overall context

This research proposal falls under the umbrella of a Wel-T advanced grant led by Prof. Jean-Christophe Monbaliu and strengthens current research efforts at the Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis (CiTOS).

The work will be carried out at the Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis (CiTOS, University of Liège, Belgium) in a competitive research environment and within a multidisciplinary team including synthetic chemists and chemical engineers. The candidate will have access to the most recent flow reactor technologies from Corning AFR and an internal analytical platform (LC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, benchtop NMR, IR, UV, etc.). Our large network of industrial collaborators stimulates research toward concrete industrial and/or societal challenges, making this a unique opportunity for candidates aspiring to continue either towards careers in academia or industry.

 Research project

The goal of this project is to decrease the reliance on trial-and-error approaches to chemistry by using quantum mechanics computations to obtain a priori knowledge of a chemical reaction. This project brings together computational modeling to generate initial data, and machine learning to home in on an effective prediction model for reactivity. This model will be used to predict optimal reaction conditions, which will then be tested using a microfluidic flow reactor. Experiments will be conducted on an in-house automated platform equipped with inline monitoring. This approach will be applied to novel synthetic routes, for which there is no existing data, to showcase how novel, more efficient synthetic routes can be developed with a minimal number of experiments through the combination of these disciplines. The target compounds are active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Duration: 12 months, renewable

Status: Postdoctoral researcher (fellowship)

Funding: fellowship (i.e. tax-free with social security contribution included)

Applicant’s Profile

The candidate should have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. The candidate should have an interest in developing skills in organic synthesis and flow chemistry technology. Candidates should have experience in coding (Python, R or related), and ideally knowledge in electronics and/or automation. Knowledge and/or experience in flow chemistry, process engineering, process analytical technology, or computational chemistry will be considered as assets, though not required for the position. The successful applicant will work in a team with 2 PhD students. 

Eligible candidates must not have spent more than 24 months (for study or research/professional reasons) in Belgium for the past 3 years, regardless of citizenship, and must have obtained their PhD degree within less than 10 years at the time of the application.

Application

Interested candidates please send electronic applications including (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a short statement on your motivation and career objectives, and (d) the names and contact details of 3 professional references. The motivation letter should emphasize any previous research experience that aligns with this project. The application files should be addressed to Prof. Jean-Christophe M. Monbaliu (admincitos@uliege.be) (ref. Wel-T_ADV_Postdoc_2023). Candidates will be selected based on scientific excellence and achievements in research. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Selected candidates will be interviewed.

Additional information

Prof. Jean-Christophe Monbaliu, Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis (CiTOS)

Email (for application files): admincitos@uliege.be  

CiTOS:  http://www.citos.uliege.be/

ULiège : https://www.uliege.be/

Wel Research Institute: https://welri.org/cms/c_16995060/en/welri-mission

Where to apply

E-mail
admincitos@uliege.be

Requirements

Research Field
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. The candidate should have an interest in developing skills in organic synthesis and flow chemistry technology. Candidates should have experience in coding (Python, R or related), and ideally knowledge in electronics and/or automation. Knowledge and/or experience in flow chemistry, process engineering, process analytical technology, or computational chemistry will be considered as assets, though not required for the position. The successful applicant will work in a team with 2 PhD students.

Eligible candidates must not have spent more than 24 months (for study or research/professional reasons) in Belgium for the past 3 years, regardless of citizenship, and must have obtained their PhD degree within less than 10 years at the time of the application.

Specific Requirements

Candidates will be selected based on scientific excellence and achievements in research.

Eligible candidates must not have spent more than 24 months (for study or research/professional reasons) in Belgium for the past 3 years, regardless of citizenship, and must have obtained their PhD degree within less than 10 years at the time of the application.

 

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good
Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic
Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistryEngineering » Chemical engineeringComputer science » ProgrammingEngineering » Process engineeringEngineering » Control engineering
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Liège, Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis - CiTOS
Country
Belgium
City
B-4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)
Postal Code
4000
Street
Quartier Agora - Allée du six Aout, 13

Contact

City
Liège (Sart Tilman)
Website
Street
Quartier Agora - Allée du six Aout, 13
Postal Code
4000
E-Mail
admincitos@uliege.be
Phone
+3243663510

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