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Katja Håheim

@katjahheim

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Postdoctoral chemist specializing in organic synthesis, catalysis, and strained-ring chemistry.

France

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What I'm looking for

I seek research-focused roles in synthetic and catalytic chemistry within collaborative, innovation-driven teams that offer mentorship, industry partnership, and impact on drug discovery or materials.

I am a postdoctoral chemist with a PhD in organic chemistry and extensive experience in synthesis, catalysis, and strained-ring methodologies.

My research has focused on divergent synthesis of indolo[3,2-c]quinolines, neocryptolepines, and related tetracyclic systems with demonstrated biological activity, and I have published multiple peer-reviewed articles and a patent.

I have held successive postdoctoral roles at ESPCI Paris-PSL working on photocatalysis, mechanochromic molecule design, and autocatalytic reaction networks, collaborating closely with academic and industry partners.

I also have teaching and supervision experience, maintaining analytical instrumentation and mentoring bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students, and I aim to apply my synthetic and collaborative skills to research-driven teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Postdoctoral Fellow

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ESPCI Paris-PSL

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Conducted synthesis and characterization of autocatalytic reaction networks (e.g., formose reaction) and developed mechanochromic molecules and strained-molecule photocatalysis with collaborations with pharmaceutical partners.

Photocatalysis Mechanochromic Molecules IR業務 Strained Ring Synthesis Laboratory management

University Lecturer

University of Stavanger

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)

Taught organic chemistry to bachelor students and maintained NMR, IR and LRMS instrumentation, ensuring reliable teaching labs and instrument availability.

Teaching NMR IR業務 LRMS Student supervision

PhD Researcher

University of Stavanger

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Completed PhD in organic chemistry on divergent synthesis of indolo[3,2-c]quinolines, neocryptolepines and related tetracyclic ring-systems with promising biological activity.

Divergent Synthesis Indoloquinolines Neocryptolepines Total Synthesis NMR Biological Evaluations

Scientific Assistant

University of Stavanger

Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 (1 month)

Synthesized bioactive N-heterocycles as lead compounds against malaria and cancer under supervisors, supporting medicinal chemistry projects.

N Heterocycles Medicinal Chemistry Reaction Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Stavanger

Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry

2019 - 2022

Activities and societies: PhD research, publications, conference presentations, supervision of students

PhD in organic chemistry focusing on divergent synthesis of indolo[3,2-c]quinolines, neocryptolepines and related tetracyclic ring-systems with promising biological activities under supervision of Prof. Magne O. Sydnes and Assoc. Prof. Emil Lindbäck.