Department of Chemistry

Postdoctoral researcher in Organofluorine Chemistry and Catalysis 40 %

Start of employment upon agreement

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a position as postdoctoral researcher in organofluorine chemistry. Our group focuses on the development of methods to chart unknown chemical space through two strategies: (I) unlocking unknown reactivity modes of known small molecules or (II) developing new reagents for the preparation of unknown compounds.

For more information, please see our group's website and the following publications:

  • Activation of SF6 (see ChemCatChem 2018, 10, 2955., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 59, 300. and Chem. Eur. J. 2021, 27, 8088.)
  • Hydroelementation of Triisopropyl silyl acetylene sulfur pentafluoride (TASP) (see ChemRXiv 2022, DOIs: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2022-brg1w and 10.26434/chemrxiv-2022-01jhn; Chem. Eur. J. 2024, e202304015).

Your responsibilities

You will be responsible for developing new synthesis methods and reagents, synthesizing the required substrates, optimizing reactions, and elucidating the underlying reaction mechanisms using spectroscopic, electrochemical, and mass spectrometric methods.

Your profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and creative individual. The successful candidate will be driven by curiosity and be a strong and proactive team player. You must have a doctoral degree in organic or inorganic chemistry. Basic communication skills in English are required.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
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  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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Location

Department of Chemistry

Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland

Information on your application

We are committed to diversity in all its forms and welcome applications from all countries. We encourage to apply excellent candidates regardless of their nationality, race, skin color, gender or any other personal identities. We are looking forward to receiving your application as a single PDF document including your letter of motivation, quickly describing what drives you to join our team, a short research summary (BSc, MSc, PhD etc.), your CV, your transcripts of records and certificates as well as the details of one reference.

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