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Project Summary
The Lee Group is recruiting a motivated PhD student to develop sustainable methodologies for photocatalytic and light-mediated reactions. In this project, we will develop photocatalytic and/or light-mediated strategies to develop various decarboxylative-functionalisation reactions from inexpensive, widely available and bench stable carboxylic acids as versatile radical precursors. In particular, we aim to develop practical reactions that will be suitable for pharmaceutical applications such as radiolabelling, late-stage functionalisations of drug molecules and natural products, and efficient synthesis of annulated heterocyclic scaffolds.
The project is ideal for a student who is passionate about improving sustainability in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. Training will be provided in modern synthetic organic chemistry techniques, including use of commercial photoreactors. There will also be opportunities to apply continuous flow chemistry in later stages of the project.
How to Apply
Applicants should hold, or be on track to attain, a 1st or 2:1 MChem/MSci qualification in chemistry.
In the first instance, the initial application of cover letter and CV should be directed to:
Prof. Ai-Lan Lee, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FJ, UK. Email: alee8@ed.ac.uk
The position will remain open until filled; prompt applications are encouraged. A closing date may be added at a later date.
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Before Submitting your cover letter, transcripts and CV, please complete the online School of Chemistry Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Form 2025.
The form will automatically generate a unique “Receipt Number” that you MUST include in your cover letter.
Equality and Diversity
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The studentship is fully funded for 42 months by the University of Edinburgh and covers tuition fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, for 2024-25 this is £19,237 per annum, for a candidate satisfying EPSRC residency criteria, see:
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