Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Molecular Engineering of Tricycloquinazolines | Moltech Anjou Laboratory

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Molecular Engineering of Tricycloquinazolines | Moltech Anjou Laboratory

Organization: Moltech Anjou Laboratory, CNRS × University of Angers

Research Area: Organic Chemistry | Organic Synthesis | Molecular Engineering | Organic Electronics | Optoelectronic Materials | Materials Chemistry

Moltech Anjou Laboratory, CNRS × University of Angers, France is inviting applications for a 1-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Molecular Engineering of Tricycloquinazolines (TCQs).

The project focuses on the chemistry of tricycloquinazolines (TCQs), a unique family of nitrogen-containing polycyclic aromatic compounds with promising optoelectronic properties. The selected candidate will design and synthesize new TCQ derivatives and investigate their optical, electrochemical, and solid-state properties.

What You’ll Work On

Molecular Design & Organic Synthesis

Design and synthesize new tricycloquinazoline (TCQ) derivatives for the development of advanced functional organic materials.

Explore the structure and chemical modification of TCQ compounds to develop new molecular systems with tailored properties.

Optical Characterization

Investigate the optical properties of newly synthesized TCQ derivatives.

Electrochemical Studies

Study the electrochemical behavior and properties of TCQ-based compounds.

Solid-State Characterization

Analyze the solid-state properties of the synthesized materials to understand their structure-property relationships.

Interdisciplinary Research

Collaborate with researchers in theoretical chemistry and device physics to gain a broader understanding of the behavior and potential applications of these materials.

Organic Electronics Applications

Contribute to research aimed at establishing TCQs as a versatile molecular platform for future applications in organic electronics and functional materials.

Applicants should have:

• A PhD with excellent expertise in organic synthesis.
• Defended their PhD thesis no more than two years before the start of the contract.
• Strong practical experience in organic synthesis and molecular design.
• Ability to design, synthesize, and characterize new organic compounds.
• Interest in materials chemistry, optoelectronics, and organic electronics.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research environment.
• Strong scientific communication and collaboration skills.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to work on a novel family of nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds.
• Hands-on research experience in advanced organic synthesis and molecular engineering.
• Exposure to optical, electrochemical, and solid-state characterization techniques.
• Collaboration opportunities in theoretical chemistry and device physics.
• Experience in an interdisciplinary research environment involving chemistry, materials science, and physics.
• Opportunity to contribute to research with potential applications in organic electronics and functional materials.

Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Organization: Moltech Anjou Laboratory - CNRS × University of Angers - Kemtronix Group

Duration: 1 Year

Funding: EUR LUMOMAT

Starting Date: January 2027

Qualification: PhD in Organic Synthesis or a closely related field

PhD Requirement: PhD thesis should have been defended no more than 2 years before the contract start date

Core Research Skills: Organic Synthesis | Molecular Engineering | Molecular Design | Chemical Characterization

Research Area: Organic Chemistry | Functional Materials | Organic E