PhD Position (all genders welcome): The Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Göttingen is offering a PhD position in the project “Electroreductions of C=O bonds catalyzed by borohydrides” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Inke Siewert. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and is available from 01.04.2024 for a duration of three years.
Summary Table:
| Position Type | PhD Position |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Chemistry |
| Supervisor | Prof. Dr. Inke Siewert |
| Salary | Salary group 13 TV-L (initially 50%) |
| Start Date | 01.04.2024 |
| Duration | Three years (limited) |
| Funding Source | German Research Foundation (DFG) |
Study Area: The project focuses on the electrochemical synthesis of borohydrides via proton-coupled electron transfer reactions. The research encompasses the synthesis and characterization of molecular boron compounds, emphasizing the investigation of their electrochemical PCET reactivity and their application in the homogeneous C=O double bond electroreduction. The study involves various electrochemical and spectroscopic methods in solution.
Scholarship Description: The successful candidate will work in Prof. Dr. Siewert’s group, collaborating with Prof. Eric Rivard’s group at the University of Alberta. The research involves understanding the electrochemical C=O double bond reduction accomplished by main group compounds. The candidate is expected to participate in the structured doctoral program, present work at conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrate proficiency in English.
Eligibility: Applicants should have:
- A university master’s degree in chemistry with a focus on physical inorganic chemistry.
- Profound knowledge in the synthesis of main group metal compounds.
- Experience working under an inert atmosphere and using spectroscopy.
- Preferably, experience in molecular electrochemistry.
- Willingness to participate in the structured doctoral program.
- Excellent English language skills; German language skills are desirable.
Required Documents: Applicants must submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- List of publications (if applicable)
- Certificate of education/academic transcript
- Letter of recommendation
How to Apply: Send your application in electronic form in one PDF to mandy.weiss@chemie.uni-goettingen.de by 24.01.2024, explicitly mentioning the ID of the offer.
For scientific aspects of the position, contact Prof. Dr. Inke Siewert (Telephone: 0551 39-21806, Email: inke.siewert@chemie.uni-goettingen.de).
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