Mariola Tortosa

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 sp 3 -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, sp 3 -rich building blocks, bioisosteres.

2 PhD positions are available in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , within the Tortosa Group. The projects focus on developing novel synthetic methodologies for building 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 sp 3 -rich building blocks with potential use as bioisosteres. The positions are supervised by Prof. Mariola Tortosa , 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. Start date: 01/10/2026. Application deadline: 2026-06-30. How to apply: send a single PDF containing a motivation letter, CV, transcripts, degree copy, and contact details of two referees to [email protected] . Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. More information about the group is available at www.tortosagroup.com .