PhD Studentship in Chemistry: King’s College London is offering a PhD studentship focused on the design, synthesis, and characterization of new low oxidation state main-group organometallic compounds, aiming to utilize these elements in redox-driven catalytic processes.
PhD Studentship in Chemistry: Exploring New Reactivity in Low-Oxidation State Main-Group Chemistry
Designation
PhD Studentship in Chemistry
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Chemistry |
| Location | King’s College London, United Kingdom |
| Funding Type | Tax-free stipend, Research Training Support Grant, Tuition fees covered |
| Stipend | £21,237 per annum (including London Weighting Allowance) |
| RTSG | Approximately £4,500 per year for wet lab research |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Award Code | EPSRCNIBakewell |
| Application Closing Date | 15 December 2024 |
Eligibility/Qualification
Prospective candidates should have a 1st or 2:1 M-level qualification in Chemistry or a related subject. The following skills are preferred:
- Aptitude for problem-solving and creative thinking
- Time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry is desirable but not essential
Description
The PhD project will involve:
- Creating new low oxidation state main-group complexes
- Exploring their reactivity, particularly in relation to activating environmentally relevant small molecules (e.g., C–H activation in hydrocarbons, CO2, CO)
- Utilizing synthetic analytical techniques (NMR, XRD, mass spectrometry)
- Applying methods for synthesizing and handling air and moisture-sensitive chemicals
Students will receive formal training in:
- Synthesis methods
- Reaction pathway/mechanism elucidation
- Potential computational support (DFT)
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply via King’s Apply online application system. When applying, ensure to:
- Select Chemistry Research MPhil/PhD
- Indicate Dr. Clare Bakewell as the supervisor
- Quote the project title in the application and all correspondence
- Use the funding code EPSRCNIBakewell in the funding section, selecting the option for applying for a funding award or scholarship administered by King’s College London.
Please contact chemistry-pgr@kcl.ac.uk for support with the application process.
Last Date for Apply
15 December 2024
