PhD in Main-Group Catalysis: Diphosphine Synthesis

University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend €25,000/year

Fees covered

Job summary

University College Dublin (UCD) invites applications for a funded PhD position in the Hooper group within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The project focuses on synthesising diphosphine compounds for main-group catalysis, with a 4-year PhD starting 4 January 2027 and supported by the Sir Walter Hartley Scholarship scheme.

The successful candidate will perform air-sensitive synthesis, characterisation by multinuclear NMR, and in situ analyses while contributing to teaching

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a degree in Chemistry with 1st class honours or 2:1.
• Experience in inorganic synthesis is strongly encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and writing) are expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach in undergraduate laboratories and tutorials (144 h per year).

Skills

Inorganic synthesis

Communication skills

NMR spectroscopy

Education

Chemistry degree (1st class honours or 2:1)

Tools

Schlenk line

Glove box

Job description

University College Dublin (UCD) invites applications for a funded PhD position in the Hooper group within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The project focuses on synthesising diphosphine compounds for main-group catalysis, with a 4-year PhD starting 4 January 2027 and supported by the Sir Walter Hartley Scholarship scheme.

The successful candidate will perform air-sensitive synthesis, characterisation by multinuclear NMR, and in situ analyses while contributing to teaching