PhD in Chemistry: Sustainable Catalysis for Clean Growth - CO2 activation using FLPs

We seek to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated student with proven intellectual and technical abilities to work on a homogeneous catalysis project. The project is part of a large collaborative programme between researchers in academia and industry. The overall focus of this project the synthesis and characterisation of new and known main group or organometallic frustrated Lewis pairs and their homogeneous catalytic screening for CO₂ activation and conversion.

Academic criteria

Candidates should hold or expect to gain a first class degree or a good 2.1 and/or an appropriate Master’s level qualification (or their equivalent). Applications are particularly welcome from students with experience in organic synthesis and/or synthetic electrochemistry.

English Language

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) English language requirements for postgraduate students - Study - Cardiff University

How to apply

To apply please complete an online application, stating your supervisor’s name(s)

Chemistry - Study - Cardiff University

Deadline - 14th April 2023

Start date - 1st July or 1st October 2023

We reserve the right to close this advert should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.