Synthesis and application of cyclic metallocene oligomers

Two 36-month PhD positions in synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry are available within the research group of Professor Nicholas Long (http://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/n.long).

The first position features the synthesis and application of cyclic metallocene oligomers, focussing on their unusual magnetic and electrochemical properties. The work will involve a range of synthetic organometallic chemistry techniques and working with a Schlenk line, as well as spectroscopic and electrochemical characterisation. This project will build upon recent research in the group, see for example Nature Chemistry (2016) doi:10.1038/nchem.2553.

The second position involves the synthesis and evaluation of new inorganic compounds for molecular imaging, particularly dual-modal imaging and can be seen here: https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=79960

The positions are available to both UK and EU graduates with a 1st or 2:1 class UG degree in Chemistry. Previous experience with synthetic inorganic/organometallic chemistry and/or biomedical imaging is not a requirement but would be an advantage.

Interested applicants should contact Prof. Long ([Email Address Removed]) by email, along with a CV and the contact details of two referees. These positions are available for October 2017.