Two PhD positions are available in organometallic chemistry and catalysis at the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Chemistry). The purpose of both projects is to study the cross coupling reaction with manganese catalysts. The aim of the first project is to optimize the reaction conditions and to explore the scope and limitations. The aim of the second project is to study the mechanism by experimental and computational methods and to further develop the manganese catalysts. The first project will be supervised by Professor Robert Madsen while the second project will be supervised by Associate Professor Peter Fristrup and Professor Robert Madsen. Applicants should indicate if one of the two positions is preferred. The positions will be available from October 1st, 2013 or soon thereafter. Both fellowships are funded by The Danish Council for Independent Research \u2013 Technology and Production Sciences.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants should have a thorough interest in organic synthesis. The studies will be carried out within the Division of Organic Chemistry at DTU Chemistry which hosts a total of 8 faculty members and approximately 50 PhD students and postdocs.<\/p>\n Approval and Enrolment Salary and appointment terms Further information Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below. Applications must be submitted as\u00a0one pdf file<\/strong>\u00a0containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link \u00ab\u00a0Apply online,\u00a0\u00bb fill in the online application form, and attach\u00a0all your materials in English in one pdf file.<\/strong>\u00a0The file must include:<\/p>\n Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.<\/p>\n All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.\n
\ntheoretical and experimental background in organic chemistry<\/li>\n\n
\n<\/strong>The fellowships are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be
\nenrolled in the Chemistry, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering PhD programme
\nat DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the\u00a0DTU PhD Guide<\/a>.
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\nAssessment
\n<\/strong>The assessment of the applicants will be made by: Professor Robert Madsen and Associate Professor Peter Fristrup.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>For additional information please contact Prof. Robert Madsen, DTU Chemistry, +45 4525 2151, e-mail:\u00a0rm@kemi.dtu.dk<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nApplication
\n<\/strong>Please submit your online application no later than\u00a020 August 2013<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
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