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Dr Stephen Moggach
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Dr M Cowley
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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Biochemistry
Chemical Toxicology
Computational Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Geochemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Macromolecular Chemistry
Materials Science
Organic Chemistry
Synthetic Chemistry
About the Project
Applications are invited for a 3 year PhD studentship in a collaborative project run between the Cowley and Moggach groups at the EaStChem School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh.
This project will demonstrate size- and shape-controlled synthesis of nanostructured elemental silicon by exploiting the decomposition of silane precursors within microporous metal-organic frameworks. Research in the Cowley group focuses on all aspects of main-group chemistry, with a particular focus on low-oxidation state or low-valent systems, while the Moggach group specialise in advanced crystallographic techniques, including the use of in-situ gas and diamond anvil cells to explore the structural stability and specificity of porous materials. More information about the two groups is available at http://www.moggach.chem.ed.ac.uk and http://www.cowleychem.co.uk.
The student undertaking this project will receive training in an extremely wide variety of techniques, including inert atmosphere synthesis, X-ray crystallography (including at high pressure), multinuclear NMR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The practical skills gained will be complemented by scientific problem solving and presentations required in group meetings, and the student will have opportunities to present their work at suitable national and/or international conferences.
Applicants should possess a recent chemistry degree (first class or 2(i), or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in inorganic and/or organometallic chemistry, some experience of inorganic synthesis (or a closely related area), and excellent written and oral communication skills. Previous experience in the preparation and manipulation of air- and moisture-sensitive compounds, and/or single-crystal X-ray crystallography is highly desirable, but not a prerequisite.
Details
The fully-funded (UK/EU tuition fees & stipend) 36-month PhD studentship is available to start 1st September 2017. The stipend rate for 2017/18 is £14,553 per annum. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants are expected to meet the EPSRC residency requirements: https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/.
Applications
Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be addressed to Dr Michael Cowley ([Email Address Removed]) and Dr Stephen Moggach ([Email Address Removed]) To apply, please send a covering letter outlining your previous research experience and reasons for applying, alongside .an up-to-date CV with details of two referees to [Email Address Removed] and [Email Address Removed].
This project will demonstrate size- and shape-controlled synthesis of nanostructured elemental silicon by exploiting the decomposition of silane precursors within microporous metal-organic frameworks. Research in the Cowley group focuses on all aspects of main-group chemistry, with a particular focus on low-oxidation state or low-valent systems, while the Moggach group specialise in advanced crystallographic techniques, including the use of in-situ gas and diamond anvil cells to explore the structural stability and specificity of porous materials. More information about the two groups is available at http://www.moggach.chem.ed.ac.uk and http://www.cowleychem.co.uk.
The student undertaking this project will receive training in an extremely wide variety of techniques, including inert atmosphere synthesis, X-ray crystallography (including at high pressure), multinuclear NMR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The practical skills gained will be complemented by scientific problem solving and presentations required in group meetings, and the student will have opportunities to present their work at suitable national and/or international conferences.
Applicants should possess a recent chemistry degree (first class or 2(i), or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in inorganic and/or organometallic chemistry, some experience of inorganic synthesis (or a closely related area), and excellent written and oral communication skills. Previous experience in the preparation and manipulation of air- and moisture-sensitive compounds, and/or single-crystal X-ray crystallography is highly desirable, but not a prerequisite.
Details
The fully-funded (UK/EU tuition fees & stipend) 36-month PhD studentship is available to start 1st September 2017. The stipend rate for 2017/18 is £14,553 per annum. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants are expected to meet the EPSRC residency requirements: https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/.
Applications
Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be addressed to Dr Michael Cowley ([Email Address Removed]) and Dr Stephen Moggach ([Email Address Removed]) To apply, please send a covering letter outlining your previous research experience and reasons for applying, alongside .an up-to-date CV with details of two referees to [Email Address Removed] and [Email Address Removed].
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