The CARMeN Institute (UMR CNRS 6507) is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher within the framework of the ANR project MechaAct (ANR-25-CE07-2800), dedicated to the development of Lewis acid mechano-responsive molecular systems in a polymer
matrix.

Our group: 

Our research group, located at the Laboratoire CARMeN at Université Caen Normandie, develops innovative molecular systems based on p-block elements as versatile platforms for organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. In particular, the group explores σ-
hole-based interactions and metalloid metal-like behaviour to develop complementary tools for molecular reactivity and catalysis. The MechaAct project aims to investigate how controlled mechanical constraints applied at the molecular level can modulate the structural, electronic and reactive properties of well-defined chemical systems. This research program lies at the frontier between organic chemistry, mechanochemistry, supramolecular chemistry, polymers, and catalytic reactivity.

Position description:

The selected candidate will conduct research in a well-equipped academic environment. The candidate will develop experimental work in a synthetic laboratory focused on the design and synthesis of original molecular systems based on main group elements, their structural and spectroscopic characterization, and the investigation of their reactivity and properties under mechanical stress. Although the project is primarily focused on organic synthesis, the candidate must have an affinity for the cross-disciplinary aspects since the project involves the synthesis and characterization of materials.