Twisted Aromatic Molecules for Energy Applications

This interdisciplinary project will involve the synthesis of twisted polyaromatic hydrocarbons with functionality suitable for organic solar cells and energy storage applications.

The applicant will synthesise advanced new molecular materials and study their optoelectronic properties with a range of tools including electrochemistry, spectroscopy and computational methods.

The project will require skills primarily in synthetic chemistry and new materials will be studied using advanced electrochemical, spectroscopic and computational tools. The candidate will be provided with full training in all new techniques.

Entry requirements
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Natural Sciences and should have an interest or skills in organic synthetic chemistry.

A relevant Master's degree and / or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: Chemistry, physics or natural sciences.

Fees
UK/EU Fee band - Research Band 2 Laboratory Based (£4,260)

International Fee band - Research Band 2 Laboratory Based (£20,500)

Full-time duration: 3 years

Part-time duration: 5 years

How to apply

All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Under programme name, select ‘Chemistry’

Please quote reference number: CM/IW-Un1/2019

Available start dates: 1 July 2019, 1 October 2019, 1 January 2020 or 1 April 2020.