2 PhD Positions in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in Spain

2 PhD positions are available in the Tortosa Group at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in synthetic organic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.

The projects focus on developing novel synthetic methodologies to build molecular complexity in a sustainable way.
PhD 1 will work on novel asymmetric catalytic transformations using organoboron compounds.
PhD 2 will develop asymmetric methodologies to prepare sp³-rich building blocks with potential use as bioisosteres.

Supervision is listed under Prof. Mariola Tortosa, together with Dr. Jaime Martín and Dr. Thomas Rigotti.

Eligibility highlights: completed or nearly completed MSc in Chemistry; background in Organic and/or Organometallic Chemistry; experience with organic compound analysis, especially NMR; experience in synthetic molecular chemistry under inert gas is advantageous; good English; previous international experience is desirable.

Application: send a single PDF including a motivation letter, CV, transcripts and degree copy, plus contact details of two referees, by email to [email protected].

Deadline: 2026-06-30. The positions will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Research keywords: synthetic organic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, asymmetric catalysis, organoboron chemistry, organometallic chemistry, molecular complexity, sp³-rich building blocks, bioisosteres.