PhD Scholarship: Small Molecules: Two fully funded PhD positions are now open at the Institute for Chemical Research (IIQ), CSIC-University of Sevilla (Spain), under the ERC Consolidator Project BiMetalGAS. These positions focus on groundbreaking research in the development of low-coordinate bimetallic complexes for the catalytic activation of carbon dioxide (CO₂), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and ammonia (NH₃). Expected start date is between June and September 2025.
PhD Scholarship: Low-Coordinate Bimetallics for Catalytic Activation of Small Molecules
Designation
PhD Researcher (Doctoral Candidate)
Research Area
Organometallic Chemistry, Homogeneous Catalysis, Coordination Chemistry, Mechanistic Studies
Location
Institute for Chemical Research (IIQ), CSIC-University of Sevilla, Seville, Spain
Group Website: http://jeamposgroup.iq.us-csic.es/
Eligibility/Qualification
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Chemistry
- Experience in organometallic chemistry and spectroscopic characterization
- Background in organic synthesis and catalysis will be considered an advantage
Job Description
- Synthesize and characterize novel bimetallic and low-coordinate complexes using bulky ligands (e.g., terphenyl, cavity-shaped phosphines)
- Conduct reactivity and catalytic studies targeting:
- Reductive coupling of CO₂ to oxalate
- CO₂/ethylene coupling to acrylate
- Oxidation of C–H bonds with N₂O
- Hydroamination of olefins with NH₃
- Explore open-shell heterobimetallic systems and single-electron reactivity
- Carry out mechanistic investigations to understand catalytic pathways
Contract Details
- 3-year full-time contract with possible extension
- Salary as per CSIC national regulations
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following documents to Dr. Jesús Campos at jesus.campos@iiq.csic.es:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact information for two referees
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.
Last Date to Apply
Until position filled
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