Fundamental understanding of Fe-based catalysts for the polymerization of bio-souced 1,3-dienes

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Turin
Posted on: 19/05/2026 Deadline: 09/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

03/CHEM-02 - Physical Chemistry

Description

The project is aimed at the fundamental understanding of iron-based catalysts for the polymerization of bio-terpenes, with particular focus on systems supported by redox-active ligands. The research will concentrate on elucidating the electronic structure of precatalysts and active sites through an integrated spectroscopic and computational approach, with the goal of correlating electronic properties, oxidation states, and metal–ligand cooperativity with catalytic reactivity and selectivity. Particular emphasis will be placed on the identification of key intermediates and on defining activation and propagation mechanisms, including the role of second-sphere interactions. The objective is to provide a molecular-level description of the factors governing activity, stability, and stereo- and regiocontrol, thereby contributing to the rational design of sustainable catalysts for the synthesis of polymers from renewable resources.

Compensation

37,478 Euro

Job posting website

https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università di Torino

How to apply

https://pica.cineca.it/unito/sdn-2026-iii/

Selection process

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Per Titoli e Colloquio. Il calendario dei colloqui viene pubblicato sull'Albo d'Ateneo ( https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ ) e sul Portale di Ateneo ( https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR ). I candidati NON riceveranno comunicazione di ammissione al colloquio. La pubblicazione del calendario all'Albo Ufficiale dell'Ateneo equivale a notifica ai sensi di legge per la convocazione al colloquio. La domanda deve essere presentata tramite la procedura online https://pica.cineca.it/unito/sdn-2026-iii - per informazioni: incarichiricerca@unito.it Mandatory requirement for admission to the selection: italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or an equivalent degree from foreign Universities, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e obtained after 09/06/2020). The Call for Applications (published on the University Bulletin Board under ref. no. 2560 of 19/05/2026), containing the procedures to participate in the selection process and the specific requirements for each selection, is available at https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ .

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