PhD Scholarship in Organometallic Chemistry: A fully funded PhD position is available in the Pérez Bitrian Lab at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, supported by the Emmy Noether Programme (DFG). The position focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of organoxenon(III) compounds in organometallic chemistry, particularly targeting electrophilic transfer processes and high-valent metal complexes.
📢 PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Organoxenon Compounds as Versatile Oxidizers in Organometallic Chemistry
📌 At a Glance:
| Field | Organometallic & Inorganic Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Position | PhD Student |
| Location | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany |
| Start Date | Fall 2025 |
| Funding | Fully funded (TV-L E13, 67%) via DFG (Emmy Noether Programme) |
| Application Deadline | Within 4 weeks of the posting |
| Contact | Dr. Alberto Pérez-Bitrián (alberto.perez-bitrian@hu-berlin.de) |
🎓 Designation:
PhD Research Fellow (Doctoral Student)
🔬 Research Area:
- Organoxenon(III) compounds
- Electrophilic transfer reagents
- High-valent organometallic complexes
- Synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry
- Inert-atmosphere synthesis and fluorine chemistry
🌍 Location:
Pérez Bitrian Lab,
Department of Chemistry,
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
✅ Eligibility / Qualification:
- Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related field (completed or near completion).
- Strong background in synthetic inorganic and/or organometallic chemistry.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Inert atmosphere techniques (e.g., Schlenk line, glovebox)
- Standard characterization tools (NMR, MS, IR, etc.)
- Prior experience in fluorine chemistry is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent proficiency in English is required; knowledge of German is not.
🧪 Job Description:
The selected candidate will:
- Design and synthesize novel organoxenon(III) salts with various organic substituents.
- Evaluate their stability, Lewis acidity, and redox behavior.
- Investigate reactivity of these species as electrophilic transfer reagents in forming high-valent transition metal complexes.
- Explore cross-coupling applications and other catalytic roles of these compounds.
- Work in a highly interdisciplinary and international research environment at the cutting edge of main-group and transition-metal chemistry.
📬 How to Apply:
Send the following in a single PDF file:
- Curriculum Vitae (with contact details of two referees)
- Academic transcripts
- Cover letter (highlighting your background, research interests, and motivation)
Email To:
📧 Dr. Alberto Pérez-Bitrián
✉️ alberto.perez-bitrian@hu-berlin.de
Subject: Application for PhD Position – Job ID DR/151/25
⏳ Last Date to Apply:
Within 4 weeks of the advertisement date. (23 July is advertisement)
For more information about the group, visit: 🌐 https://www.perez-bitrian-lab.com
🧭 Join us in pushing the boundaries of noble gas and organometallic chemistry!
