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Postdoctoral Researcher in Stereoselective Dearomatization of Unactivated Arenes via a Walking Alkene Strategy Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

Funding

Available

Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

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Poland

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Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

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Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Stereoselective Synthesis

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The Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw is offering a postdoctoral position in the Bartosz Zambroń Group focused on a new methodology for the stereoselective dearomatization of nonactivated arenes.

The project explores a virtually unexplored retro-ene reaction of in situ generated benzylic diazenes, described as a “walking alkene” process, to access chiral polycyclic and spirocyclic molecules. The work aims to convert readily available aromatic starting materials, including benzylic alcohols, halides, aldehydes, organometallic-derived intermediates, and monosilyl diazenes, into high-value organic compounds. Additional re-aromatization pathways for advanced polyaromatic systems may also be investigated.

The successful candidate will synthesize starting materials and polyene intermediates, study their selective transformations using literature-based protocols, record and interpret spectral data, design experiments, and prepare research reports and publication materials. Depending on the candidate’s interests, complementary theoretical studies on reaction mechanisms may also be carried out in-house or through collaboration.

This is a full-time, temporary postdoctoral appointment for 12 months with a possibility of extension, starting 1 January 2027. The gross monthly salary is 11,666.67 PLN (approximately 9,500 PLN gross), and the role also includes a private medical care package and co-financing for sports cards. The project is based in Warsaw, Poland, at the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS.

Eligibility is restricted to researchers with a PhD in chemical science obtained no later than 7 years before hiring, or with the doctoral degree expected before the start date, subject to NCN rules on eligible career breaks. The ideal profile includes strong experience in multi-step organic synthesis, analytical and spectroscopic techniques, chemical software and databases, excellent knowledge of organic chemistry, and good English communication skills. Expertise in computational chemistry, creativity, independence, teamwork, and mentoring ability are also valued.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with the signed personal-data consent form and the required supporting documents. The application deadline is 20 September 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Warsaw.

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Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in chemical science obtained no later than 7 years before hiring, unless the doctorate is expected before the start date; the limit is extended for maternity/paternity leave according to Polish National Science Centre rules. Required are strong experience in multi-step organic synthesis, analytical and spectroscopic techniques, general chemical software and databases, excellent knowledge of organic chemistry, and good written and spoken English. Desired are expertise in computational chemistry methods, creativity, responsibility, independence, teamwork skills, and ability to guide and train junior researchers.

How to apply

Send the required application documents by email to [email protected]. Include the signed personal-data consent form and use the email subject line “Recruitment – Bartosz Zambron”.

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