Job offer

Organisation/Company University of Rouen Normandy Department Research unit CARMEN -Chimie Analytique et Réactivité Moléculaire En Normandie Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 11 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 Mar 2026 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

The University of Rouen Normandy offers a post-doctoral position within the framework of the project InnovFluor3.0 (topic : Fluorinated foldamers towards environmental applications).

Context

In recent years, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known by the acronym PFAS, have been the focus of environmental and human health concerns due to their status as persistent pollutants. Currently, there are few solutions for removing PFAs from contaminated environments, and one of the most recent recommendations from the French Academy of Sciences is as follows: “Effective methods for removing PFAS from contaminated environments must be developed.”

Project

This project aims to lay the groundwork for the development of environmentally friendly molecules for the extraction of PFAS. The molecules targeted are foldamers, capable of adopting a particular conformation and structure in solution. The best-known examples of natural foldamers are proteins and oligonucleotides. In our case, we aim to develop new original fluorinated foldamers or fluorinated molecular architectures, taking advantage of the potential interaction between fluorinated molecules, to trap PFAS. The project will begin with the synthesis of new fluorinated foldamers, a second part will be dedicated to their structural studies, and finally, these new tools will be used to trap PFAS and design new, more relevant structures for environmental purposes. This project will be in collaboration with Pr. D. Aitken (ICMMO, Paris-Saclay).

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

• Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry
• Education Level PhD or equivalent
• Skills/Qualifications:
  • PhD in organic chemistry
  • Dedicated, motivated, curious, autonomous, organized with a good team spirit
  • Strong background in organic synthesis and strong skills in analysis of organic molecules.
  • Experience in fluorine chemistry, peptide chemistry, and environmental chemistry would be a plus, but is not required.
  • The candidate must speak English or French.
• Languages: ENGLISH Level Excellent, FRENCH Level Excellent

Additional Information

• Contract period: 18 months
• Net salary : €/month

Selection process

• To apply, send:
  • Detailed CV with a short research summary
  • Cover letter
  • Contact of at least two referees, able to be contacted to provide recommendations

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Rouen Normandy - Research unit CARMeN Institute, UMR 6064 Country France City Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex Postal Code 76821 Street Bâtiment IRCOF - 1 Rue Tesniere