PhD in Solid-State Molecular Organometallic Catalysis

Laplace Expert Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybride; GBP 20 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of York, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a PhD in solid-state molecular organometallic catalysis using well-defined single-crystal systems. The project combines organometallic synthesis, catalysis, spectroscopy, crystallography and mechanistic analysis to study efficient and sustainable catalytic transformations in the solid state.

Funding is fully provided as a GBP 21,805 per year stipend, with tuition fully covered.

Qualifications

• Applicants should normally hold at least an upper-second-class degree in chemistry or a closely related subject.

Connaissances

Organometallic synthesis

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction

NMR spectroscopy

Catalysis

Reaction kinetics

Mechanistic analysis

Formation

Upper-second-class degree in chemistry or related subject

Description du poste

PhD in Solid-State Molecular Organometallic Catalysis

University of York · Department of Chemistry

United Kingdom

FindAPhD header: 23 October 2026; project text: open call and closes once a suitable candidate is appointed

About This Opportunity

The University of York is recruiting for a PhD in solid-state molecular organometallic catalysis using single crystals. The FindAPhD header gives 23 October 2026, while the project text states that the call remains open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

The project develops solid-state molecular organometallic catalysis using well-defined single-crystal systems. Research combines organometallic synthesis, catalysis, spectroscopy, crystallography and mechanistic analysis to study efficient and sustainable catalytic transformations in the solid state.

organometallic chemistry solid-state catalysis single crystals NMR sustainable catalysis

Level PhD

Duration 3.5 years

Field Solid-State Organometallic Catalysis

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount GBP 21,805 / Per Year

Funding Type Stipend

Funding Status Fully Funded

Period Per Year

Tuition Coverage Fully Covered

Stipend Yes

Requirements

Education

Applicants should normally hold at least an upper-second-class degree in chemistry or a closely related subject.

Experience

Technical Skills

• Organometallic synthesis
• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction
• NMR spectroscopy
• Catalysis
• Reaction kinetics
• Mechanistic analysis