Applications are invited for highly motivated and ambitious candidates for a fully-funded PhD studentship in the area of Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry under the supervision of Dr Stephen Sproules at the University of Glasgow.
Spintronics where both the charge and spin of an electron provide device functionality is an exciting and developing field of research. At the heart of spintronic devices are nanoscale, magnetically ordered systems which are used to manipulate and control electron spin. Recently there has been upsurge in activities as it was realised that the potential usefulness of spintronics extends to many areas including high frequency emitters and detectors, high density data storage and quantum information processing. Successful systems require cooperation and tunable interaction between multiple spin centres, and this is can be orchestrated by engineering compounds that link paramagnetic metal ions and organic radical ligands.
The directed synthesis of multi-metallic complexes with radical ligands is very challenging because the physico-chemical properties of the individual components are very different. This PhD project will develop an unprecedented experimental model in which we can selectively combine two or more modular units with accessible spins and chemically manipulate all aspects of the molecular environment (see Chem. Eur. J., 2018, 24, 17598; Dalton Trans., 2019, 48, 5491; Inorg. Chem., 2020, 59, 7571). The PhD project will also involve collaboration with research groups in the UK and internationally who provide access to advanced characterisation techniques and computational studies of these systems.
More information on our research can be found at:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/staff/stephensproules/
Eligibility:
Applicants should hold (or expect to be awarded) a first class or upper-second class Masters degree (MSci, MChem, MSc, MRes) or BSc (Hons) degree in Chemistry. Applicants should have a keen interest in synthetic inorganic chemistry and research experience in air-sensitive inorganic chemistry is advantageous, but not essential.
How to Apply:
Prospective candidates should contact Dr Sproules as soon as possible by email ([Email Address Removed]) and include a full CV, with details of grades to date, contact details of at least two academic referees, and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this PhD position.
More information can be found at : http://www.gla.ac.uk/research/opportunities/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/.
Athena SWAN:
It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.
As an Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, the School of Chemistry has equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart, and actively supports applications from all sections of society.
More details of the School’s Athena SWAN activities can be found here:
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