Organometallic chemistry in a confined space

This project will explore the organometallic chemistry of highly reactive transition metal complexes embedded within ligands constructed from resorcin[4]arene scaffolds. The fundamental structure and reaction chemistry of these species will be investigated, with a particular focus on the coordination and subsequent activation of alkanes. Practical work will involve ligand orientated organic synthesis and the manipulation and characterisation (VT NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction) of late transition metal containing compounds under an inert atmosphere.

Further information about the Chaplin group can be found at:
http://go.warwick.ac.uk/chaplingroup

Enquires are welcomed and applications should be directed as soon as possible to Dr Adrian Chaplin ([Email Address Removed]); please include a current CV that details any past research work.