Postdoc in organic chemistry

Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen



This 2-year postdoc position is at the interphase between organic chemistry and physical organic chemistry. The work will involve a combination of synthetic organic chemistry and host-guest chemistry studies. The project is funded by the Novo Nordisk NERD program under the title ’frustrated water in molecular recognition’. One goal in this project is to identify and prepare new synthetic receptor molecules that enable systematic studies of the role of high-energy water in molecular recognition processes.

A strong candidate for this position has extensive experience with (organic) synthesis and may also have experience with supramolecular chemistry and/or physical organic chemistry. It is an advantage for candidates to have experience with spectroscopic techniques (NMR, UV-Vis, fluorescence spectroscopy), ITC, MS, organic electrochemistry and X-ray diffraction of single crystals.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within organic chemistry as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Michael Pittelkow, [email protected].



The position is open from April 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans (ca. 2 pages)
• Complete publication list

The deadline for applications is March 1st 2025 (year), 23:59 GMT +1.



After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held on March 15th.