Enantioselective catalysis under the control of helical chirality

The goal of the PhD project will be the development of new helically chiral ligands and metal complexes to be explored in enantioselective catalysis. The attention will be paid to asymmetric synthesis of helicene-derived N-heterocyclic carbenes, cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbenes, 2,2'-bipyridines and cyclometallated helicenes. These chiral ligands/metal complexes will be applied to selected enantioselective reactions catalysed by transition metals such as alkyne cycloisomerisation, olefin metathesis or hydrogenation.
How to apply
To apply for a PhD study at IOCB Prague, you must hold a Master’s degree (MSc) or the equivalent of the MSc in similar field (four or five year undergraduate degree). The application can be submitted before obtaining the Master’s degree, however, the applicant should obtain the degree within five months after the application deadline.

For more information visit our website “Call for PhD applications 2020”:
https://www.uochb.cz/en/phd-program

If you decided to apply, please do so online via our application form:
https://www.uochb.cz/en/call-for-phd-applications