THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
School of Chemistry
PhD Studentship in Synthetic f-Element Chemistry
An EPSRC DTG-sponsored PhD studentship is available for an outstanding and ambitious synthetic chemist to undertake research in the field of synthetic organometallic chemistry. In this project we target the first liquid N2 stable Single Molecule Magnets (SMMs), based on the first 2-coordinate linear lanthanide complex (N. F. Chilton, C. A. P. Goodwin, D. P. Mills, R. E. P. Winpenny, submitted), supported by super-bulky silylamide ligands developed at Manchester. The successful candidate, based in the laboratory of Dr David P. Mills and co-supervised by Prof. Richard E. P. Winpenny, will synthesise and fully characterise a novel, exciting series of highly air- and moisture-sensitive low coordination number lanthanide complexes. When appropriate, we will assess their properties using SQUID magnetometry and luminescence and EPR spectroscopies.
Candidates should have or expect to obtain a first class or upper-second class degree, specialising in Chemistry. Experience of practical synthetic chemistry, especially air-sensitive chemistry (Schlenk lines and glove boxes) would be advantageous, although training will be provided. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and working within a small research team, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required.
The funding covers tuition fees and a stipend for 3.5 years (£13,863p.a. in 2014/15). Due to funding restrictions the studentship is open to UK and EU nationals only.
Informal enquires about the position are welcome to david.mills@manchester.ac.uk.
Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. The cover letter should describe your research interests and motivation for the proposed project in a short paragraph. Please see the application process at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/. Please quote reference number DM_225 in all correspondence.
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