PhD Student in Catalysis: The Department of Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University is offering a PhD position in the group of Prof. B. Martín-Matute. The research focuses on creating new catalytic systems for the selective activation of inert chemical bonds, with an emphasis on green chemistry principles.
PhD Student in Catalysis for Sustainable Organic Synthesis
Summary Table
- Position Title: PhD Student in Catalysis for Sustainable Organic Synthesis
- Department: Organic Chemistry, Stockholm University
- Supervisor: Prof. B. Martín-Matute
- Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary
- Duration: Maximum four years
- Salary: Fixed salary
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- Application Deadline: 12 August 2024
Study Area
The PhD project is at the intersection of catalysis, materials synthesis, mechanistic investigations, and application to late-stage functionalizations. It involves working with homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems, abundant metal catalysts, high-throughput experimentation, and mechanochemical conditions.
Scholarship Description
The scholarship includes a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student, following the regulations of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The initial contract is for one year, renewable for up to two years at a time, for a total of up to four years. The position requires a focus on doctoral education but may include teaching, research, and administrative duties up to 20%.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet both general and specific entry requirements:
- General Requirements: Completion of a second-cycle degree or equivalent, with at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 must be in the second cycle.
- Specific Requirements: A MSc thesis (at least 30 ECTS) or equivalent in organic chemistry.
Selection criteria include:
- Documented knowledge in a relevant field of research
- Capacity for analytical and creative thinking
- Initiative and independence
- Ability to collaborate
- Written and oral proficiency in English
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Personal letter
- CV
- Attachments as requested in the application form
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Ensure that the application is complete and follows the provided instructions. Visit the link for more details on how to apply.
Last Date
The last date to submit applications is 12 August 2024, 11:59 PM CEST.
For further information, contact:
- Prof. Belén Martin-Matute: +46 8 16 24 38, belen.martin.matute@su.se
- Prof. Kálmán J. Szabó (Head of the Department): kalman.j.szabo@su.se
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