PHD Position

Logo of EURAXESS Job offer - JOB - Netherlands - University of Amsterdam (UvA) via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 13 June 2026 PhD Position in Synthetic Organic and Organometallic Chemistry Page contents 13 Jun 2026 University of Amsterdam (UvA) Research Field Chemistry » Homogeneous catalysis Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 1 Aug :59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 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 Do you want to help shape the future of chemical synthesis? We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a newly funded NWO project focused on developing catalytic cascade C-H activation reactions for the rapid construction of complex molecular ring systems. Working at the interface of synthetic organic chemistry, organometallic catalysis, ligand design, and mechanistic studies, you will develop new palladium-catalysed transformations and uncover the fundamental principles that govern their reactivity and selectivity. Your research will contribute to the development of efficient synthetic methods relevant to pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Join our team! We are looking for a PhD candidate who will play a central role in a newly funded NWO project aimed at developing catalytic cascade C-H activation reactions for the efficient construction of complex molecular ring systems. You will join the Fernández Ibáñez Group at the Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, and work at the interface of synthetic organic chemistry, organometallic catalysis, ligand design, and mechanistic studies. The project focuses on the development of novel palladium-catalysed transformati...