Reaction design using gold catalysis

This project involves the discovery and development of new general and powerful synthetic methodology based on the application of pi-acid catalysis. As well as discovery of new reactions to prepare valuable and/or novel structural motifs in a rapid, general and clean manner, a project in this area can incorporate mechanistic and structure-reactivity studies to afford greater insight into this area of catalysis.

For further information please contact: Dr Paul Davies [Email Address Removed].
Formal applications should be made online at: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/research/chemistry/chemistry-phd.aspx and should include supporting documentation [two academic references and proof of English language proficiency (where relevant)].
For more information regarding the application process, please contact Mrs Norihan M. Taib, email: [Email Address Removed]

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