PhD in Sustainable Organometallic Catalysis

KU- SCIENCE - CHEM og MATH og NBI-HCØ; København; On-site; DKK 312,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD position in Organic Chemistry within the Day group, focusing on transition-metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry. The project aims to develop earth-abundant metal-catalysed reactions to convert CO2 and biomass into high-value products using thermal, electrochemical, and photochemical means. Start dates are January 1, 2027 or soon after.

The PhD fellow is employed full-time, under supervision by Asst. Professor Craig S.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a background in organic chemistry or related fields.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Candidates may come from synthetic organic chemistry, methodology development, organometallic chemistry, mechanistic chemistry, or electrochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out an independent research project under supervision.
• Contribute to development of homogeneous transition-metal-catalysed reactions.
• Engage in kinetic studies, organometallic synthesis, and method development.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Organometallic chemistry

Electrochemistry

Synthesis

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD position in Organic Chemistry within the Day group, focusing on transition-metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry. The project aims to develop earth-abundant metal-catalysed reactions to convert CO2 and biomass into high-value products using thermal, electrochemical, and photochemical means. Start dates are January 1, 2027 or soon after.

The PhD fellow is employed full-time, under supervision by Asst. Professor Craig S.