DPhil in Catalysis for CO2 Polymers | 3-Year Studentship

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Fees covered at Home rate

3-year studentship

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks a dedicated PhD studentship candidate to work in the Williams group in Oxford. The project focuses on catalyst innovation for polymerisation processes and materials analysis, with an emphasis on synthesis of ligands, inorganic catalysts, and thorough characterisation using NMR, MS, XRD and related techniques.

The successful applicant will conduct kinetic and thermodynamic studies, explore structure–performance relationships, and work on polycarbonates and polyesters

Qualifications

• First-class or strong upper-second undergraduate degree in Chemistry or closely related subject encouraged.
• Prior research experience (Master's project or equivalent) in a synthetic inorganic/organic chemistry lab essential.
• Strong commitment to research and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Catalyst synthesis for polymerisation processes.
• Kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of polymerisation performance.
• Detailed structure–performance relationship investigations.
• Materials testing and characterisation of catalysts and polymers.

Skills

Catalysis

Polymerisation

Materials analysis

Inorganic synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (first-class or strong upper second)

Tools

NMR

MS

XRD

Solid-state techniques

Job description

University of Oxford seeks a dedicated PhD studentship candidate to work in the Williams group in Oxford. The project focuses on catalyst innovation for polymerisation processes and materials analysis, with an emphasis on synthesis of ligands, inorganic catalysts, and thorough characterisation using NMR, MS, XRD and related techniques.

The successful applicant will conduct kinetic and thermodynamic studies, explore structure–performance relationships, and work on polycarbonates and polyesters