PhD Studentship: HFO Atmospheric Chemistry & CI Spectroscopy

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD studentship focused on the ozonolysis of hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) and Criegee intermediates. The project combines experimental spectroscopy with high-level quantum chemistry to map reaction pathways relevant to urban air quality.

Working within an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the Master Chemical Mechanism and explore implications for climate and public health through advanced laboratory and computational methods.

Qualifications

• UK BSc at 2:1 level minimum or MSc level required.
• International applicants eligible for studentships up to 30% of the cohort.

Responsibilities

• Fundamental laboratory and computational studies of HFO-CIs.
• Direct spectroscopic detection of structures, reaction rates and branching ratios with atmospheric species.
• High-level quantum chemical calculations and master-equation modelling of reaction pathways.

Education

2:1 at UK BSc level or MSc level or equivalent

Job description

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD studentship focused on the ozonolysis of hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) and Criegee intermediates. The project combines experimental spectroscopy with high-level quantum chemistry to map reaction pathways relevant to urban air quality.

Working within an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the Master Chemical Mechanism and explore implications for climate and public health through advanced laboratory and computational methods.