Postdoctoral researcher to develop cellulose-based heterogeneous catalysts for organic synthesis
About this role
Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community's diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
The School of Chemical Engineering is one of the six schools of Aalto University. It combines natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.
The Department of Chemistry and Materials Science (CMAT) is looking for:
Postdoctoral researcher to develop cellulose-based heterogeneous catalysts for organic synthesis
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your knowledge in organic chemistry for a suitably challenging research project? Are you keen to explore unconventional synthetic strategies (mechanochemistry), and develop + benchmark novel bio-based functional materials? We are now seeking a motivated postdoc, to join our Research Council of Finland project COFCELL.
Our research focuses on the use of mechanochemical and related solid-state synthesis approaches to make materials under solvent-free or low-solvent conditions, aiming to reduce the waste, cost, and hazards of chemical reactions. You would be joining a team that has been exploring how these solvent-free techniques can be applied for making porous heterogeneous catalysts from cellulose and covalent organic framework (COFs). In this role, you have the opportunity to apply and develop your skills in organic chemistry and material science, use a large variety of material characterization techniques, and contribute to shaping a greener future.
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