PhD Positions in Sustainable Photofunctional Molecular Materials
Syddansk Universitet
Job Description:Two PhD positions within development of novel photoactive transition metal complexes and investigation of their photophysical and photochemical properties are available at the .Starting date: 1 February 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Application deadline: 22 November 2024.Project background
Photochemistry is an area of growing importance in modern chemistry to obtain sustainable energy solutions. Photoactive transition metal complexes based on ruthenium and iridium are extensively used in light-harvesting applications. Whilst featuring attractive photophysical properties, ruthenium and iridium belong to some of the rarest metals on Earth. The development of novel photoactive complexes based on Earth-abundant metals to replace those of the rare elements is therefore imperative for cheaper technologies and the green transition. Many first-row transition metals are Earth-abundant, but inherent properties in complexes of the first-row transition metals challenge promotion of photoactive states. These PhD projects strive at using rational ligand design strategies to overcome this fundamental challenge hereby constructing novel complexes based on Earth-abundant metals with unprecedented properties in light-activated processes.The PhD projects include:
Qualifications
We are looking for two candidates with strong interests in working on the boundary between synthetic chemistry and physical chemistry aiming at development of photoactive transition metal complexes based on first-row transition metals.The successful candidates will hold an MSc in Chemistry or a closely related area. Prior experience of synthetic organometallic/coordination chemistry is essential. Experience of characterization of paramagnetic systems, photophysical characterization, and familiarity with time-resolved spectroscopic techniques are desirable.The candidates must be independent and fluent in English both oral and written.For further information about the position please contact Assistant Professor Christina Wegeberg ).The is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, SDU and is located in Odense. The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is a department focused on basic research. We are happy to move beyond traditional disciplines and work to develop new technologies and sciences across physics, chemistry, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science and biology. The department’s research thus contributes to new knowledge and solutions with applications in the areas of climate, environment, energy, and health.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the .Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read before you apply.Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
Odense, Syddanmark
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:30:17 GMT
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