PhD Chemistry: Radically Functionalising Metal-Organic Frameworks for Remediation of Toxic Gases

Bright, highly motivated candidates are invited to apply for a fully funded 4 year PhD position in the School of Chemistry, available to commence on 1st October 2018 in the Forgan research group at the University of Glasgow. The PhD project is funded by a prestigious Royal Society grant, and will investigate novel functionalization protocols for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) utilising radical chemistry, and apply them to the permanent sequestration of toxic gaseous pollutants. MOFs are hybrid materials comprised of organic linker molecules and metal ions or clusters, and the project may be developed to focus on either organic or inorganic chemistry, dependent on the candidate’s experience.

The ideal candidate will hold (or expect to hold) a 1st or upper 2nd class MSc / MChem / BSc or equivalent, and have experience of inorganic synthesis, organic synthesis and solid-state analysis. The student can expect to become an expert in the design, synthesis and analysis of porous materials, through hands on experience of solid-state synthesis, crystallographic techniques, NMR spectroscopy and gas uptake measurement.

The research lies at the crossroads of supramolecular chemistry, inorganic chemistry and synthetic chemistry, and the multidisciplinary nature of the work will require a student capable of administering international collaborations, with associated opportunities for travel. More information on the Forgan group can be found at:

http://www.forganlab.com

Prospective candidates should contact Dr Forgan for information by email – [Email Address Removed] – with a CV and cover letter, as soon as possible.