Summary
The Juliá Research Group at the University of Murcia (Spain) is offering a fully-funded PhD student position centered on developing innovative, sustainable organic synthesis methods. This position targets highly motivated researchers eager to work with inexpensive, non-toxic earth-abundant metal catalysts and explore radical chemistry and excited-state reactivity.
Key Information
| Category | Details |
| Designation | PhD Student / Researcher |
| Research Area | Iron Photocatalysis, Radical Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, and Sustainable Catalysis |
| Location | Edificio Pleiades-Vitalis, Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain |
| Eligibility / Qualification | Important Note: Only European candidates are eligible due to administrative restrictions. Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and possess a strong background in chemistry. |
Job Description
The selected candidate will join a young, dynamic, and highly international research team. The primary focus of the role is the discovery of innovative reactivity modes using first-row metal catalysts to build sustainable tools for organic synthesis.
Specifically, the project aims to advance iron catalysis beyond standard photoredox chemistry, building upon the group’s recent breakthroughs in ferrioxalate photocatalysis to develop completely new synthetic methods. The Juliá Lab is fully equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including GC-MS, HPLC, spectrophotometers, and gloveboxes.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should contact the Principal Investigator, Fabio Juliá, directly via email:
- Email: fabio.julia@um.es
- Inquiries: Reach out with your application materials or for any initial inquiries regarding the open position and fellowship support.
Last Date to Apply
- Deadline: Not explicitly stated on the webpage (the portal notes that the group is actively hiring and reviewing candidates, so early application is highly recommended until the position is filled).
