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Post doctoral scientist - Synthetic organic chemistry (f/m/d)

Meyrin

CONTRACT

November 11, 2024

Temporary contract (12 MONTHS)
NEW INGREDIENT DISCOVERY


Location: Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland


We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.

From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise.
With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.


At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.



Join our New Ingredients Discovery team at DSM-Firmenich for a post-doctoral stay in the New Ingredients Discovery group, where you'll play a pivotal role in uncovering and delivering the future of sustainable perfumery ingredients. In this dynamic environment, you'll collaborate with leading scientists in cutting-edge research and development fields. Your primary objective will be to analyze data and leverage your chemical expertise to identify and synthesize novel perfumery ingredients from the vast olfactive chemical space, utilizing a diverse range of chemical tools and technologies. Effective communication and collaboration with key scientific stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently carry out research projects, applying innovative chemistry methodologies pertinent to fragrance industry.
  • Synthesize advanced building blocks and/or new ingredients for fragrance creations.
  • Apply chemo-informatic tools to establish structure-odour relationships.
  • Follow scientific and patent literature and apply learnings to given area of research.
  • Record all data in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) with interpretation & present research results in departmental seminars as well as in written reports.
  • Meet high environmental and safety standards.


You bring:

  • Ph D in Chemistry with practical experiences in synthetic organic chemistry and a passion for chemical innovation.
  • Postdoctorial or industrial experience (six months – two years) in field of organic chemistry is a plus.
  • Capacity to work independently and to efficiently use data to convert ideas into new molecules.
  • Curious, open-minded with excellent communication skills and team-player spirit.
  • Fluency in English, proficiency in French is a plus.


We bring:

  • Being part of an interdisciplinary, diverse & innovative Science & Research team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility
  • Work at the forefront of new technology implementation towards the discovery of new ingredients for Perfumery & Beauty.
  • Work in continuous dialogue with colleagues in Perfumery & Beauty, data science and process chemistry.
  • The opportunity to work for a highly socially company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.


As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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