ESR 5 - University of Stockholm

Congratulations to Victor Garcia Vazquez!

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Project: Synthesis of functionalised ketones and related compounds: Enantioselective Synthesis of a-substituted carbonyl compounds

SU is seeking to appoint an ESR / PhD for 48 months to i) optimise catalysed tandem isomerization/functionalization reactions of allylic substrates towards the selective synthesis of alpha-substituted ketones and related compounds; ii) explore enantioselective variants using chiral catalyst or substrate control; iii) study the mechanism.

Degree Secondment at USFD (9 months) to explore the reactivity of alpha-halocarbonyl compounds and derivatives for the synthesis of heterocyclic molecules. A further 3-month Industrial Secondment at Cambrex will i) perform large scale synthesis of alpha-halocarbonyls and explore the potential of the method to include pharmaceutically relevant substituents; ii) explore the transformation of selected alpha-halocarbonyls into heterocyclic building blocks by condensation with amine donors such as amidines.

Informal Enquiries may be sent to Prof Belen Martin Matute

Further Information and application details can be found here