About the position
Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and plastic recycling
Fixed term part-time position
Are you interested in transition metal catalysis, and can you contribute to the development of thermoset polymer recycling?
Then the Skrydstrup Group at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University invites you to apply for a 5-month Post Doctoral position (30 hours/week) starting from November 1st, 2026.
This is a 5-month position (30 hours/week) from 01 November 2026.
You will be contributing to the development of catalytic methods based on transition metal catalysis applied to thermoset plastic recycling.
The position will focus on different catalytic processes and understanding the mechanism of the catalysis.
You will be involved in independent and collaborative projects dealing with the deconstruction of thermoset plastics.
The candidate is required to have a strong background in organic synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any).
Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop.
Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU.
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development.
We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent.
You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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What you’ll bring
- The candidate must have a PhD in synthetic chemistry or similar.
- The candidate is required to have a strong background in organic synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
- The candidate must have good communication skills and experience in writing drafts for publications.
- The candidate must have experience with international collaborations.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
At a glance
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Institution
- Aarhus University
- Department
- Department of Chemistry - Department of Chemistry
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Denmark, DK
Australia, AU - Supervisor / contact person
- Professor Troels Skrydstrup
- Funding
- Salaried
Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8. - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Chemistry
- Research area
- Polymers
- Methods
- Synthesis
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 18 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 29 Sep 2026 · 23:59 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
Deadline: Tuesday 29 Sep 2026 at 23:59 CEST
How to apply
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Are you interested in transition metal catalysis, and can you contribute to the development of thermoset polymer recycling? Then the Skrydstrup Group at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University invites you to apply for a 5-month Post Doctoral position (30 hours/week) starting from November 1st, 2026.
Application procedure
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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Contact: ts@chem.au.dkhr.nattech@au.dk
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