Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Photochemistry)

Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland

Company

Agile IT Synergy is presented as an international, science-driven organization focused on fragrance, nutrition, health, and beauty innovations.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and optimize photochemical transformations for fragrance ingredient synthesis.
• Investigate reaction mechanisms and improve reaction efficiency and selectivity.
• Apply advanced photochemical methods and emerging technologies to solve complex synthetic challenges.
• Monitor and characterize intermediates and products using GC, HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from discovery through industrial implementation.
• Contribute through presentations, patents, publications, external collaborations, safety, and scientific excellence.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Photochemistry.
• Strong hands-on experience in photochemical reactions and synthetic organic chemistry.
• Ability to independently design and execute research programs with scientific creativity.
• Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms and modern analytical characterization techniques.
• Interest in translating fundamental research into scalable, commercially relevant processes.
• Experimental rigor and commitment to laboratory safety and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Proficiency in scientific data analysis and standard software tools.
• Fluent English required.

Nice to have

• French language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month contract in an entrepreneurial research environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and scientific expertise.
• Collaboration with experts in process chemistry, catalysis, and analytical sciences.
• Exposure to the full innovation journey from early discovery through manufacturing.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for learning and internal mobility.

Hiring process

• Apply online through the career portal by uploading a resume.
• Applications from agencies or proposals involving fees or commissions are not accepted.