Three-Dimensional Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Organic Electronic Applications

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr Iain Wright (School of Chemistry, The University of Edinburgh; https://www.chem.ed.ac.uk/staff/academic-staff/dr-iain-wright

Project Summary

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be considered as molecular fragments of graphene. They have unique and powerful optoelectronic properties which can be engineered by controlling their molecular structures. 

This studentship will focus on the chemical synthesis of novel polycyclic aromatics with bespoke 3D structures. Phenomena such as chirality and homoconjugation will be induced in these molecules to produce advanced new functional dyes for study towards emerging technologies such as organic solar cells, OLEDs, and organic spintronics.

 Enthusiasm for target driven synthetic organic chemistry will be necessary for this project.

 The primary responsibility of the successful applicant will be chemical synthesis, however, they will also be trained in how to study these materials using electrochemical and spectroscopic methods.

In the first instance, the initial application (including cover letter and CV) should be directed to:

Dr Iain A. Wright, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FJ, UK.

Email: [Email Address Removed]

The position will remain open until filled.

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