The Department of Chemistry, Physics and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense invites applications for a PhD position in the area molecular inorganic chemistry and catalysis. The candidate will perform leading research in the area bio-mimetic inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on synthesis and the development of catalysts for the selective and non-selective oxidation for various substrates and contaminants respectively. A prerequisite for application submission is experience in the synthesis and characterization of functionalized amino acids and their transition metal complexes. Applicants are expected to be highly motivated, reliable and interested in working in an interdisciplinary and international environment. A good command of English is a requirement. The project will start on 1 April 2014.
Study Subjects and Level:
The Position is obtainable in the area molecular inorganic chemistry and catalysis. And the Position is open for studying PhD program at University of Copenhagen.
A prerequisite for application submission is experience in the synthesis and characterization of functionalized amino acids and their transition metal complexes. Applicants are expected to be highly motivated, reliable and interested in working in an interdisciplinary and international environment. A good command of English is a requirement.
Scholarship Open for:
Students of Denmark can apply for the PhD position.
Scholarship Duration:
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.
Scholarship Value:
Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period. The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 16 November 2011 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Program at the Universities (PhD order).
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted electronically. Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
- A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references);
- A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box “Application form”);
- Detailed CV, including personal contact information;
- Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes;
- At least two signed reference letters;
- Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
Application Deadline:
The application must be received no later than 21 March, 2014. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
For further information: PhD Position in Molecular Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis
