PhD scholarship in synthetic main group chemistry

17 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

23 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences (IIC CAS) are forming a new research team dedicated to main group synthesis and catalysis and we are searching for new members to work on interdisciplinary project devoted to reactivity of highly Lewis acidic boron cations as sensors, small molecule activators and catalysts.
The researcher will be responsible for design, synthesis and characterization of boron compounds and contribute to ongoing project at IIC CAS. During the course, the applicant will master advanced synthetic methods, handling air-sensitive compounds using Schlenk techniques and glovebox including its characterization and evaluation as promising materials for molecular sensing and catalysis.

We require

• M.Sc. in Inorganic or Organic Chemistry
• Experience in Organic, Inorganic or Organometallic synthesis
• Expertise in structure elucidation of organic compounds (NMR, MS, IR)
• Independent and proactive attitude
• Courage and readiness to learn new things and solve unique problems
• Fluent English (knowledge of Czech language is not required)
• Eligibility to PhD study programme of Inorganic Chemistry at Charles University in Prague, where formal education will take place. For conditions see: https://bitly.ws/3d5HI

We offer

• Initial full-time fixed-term contract for 1 year, with the potential of extension for another three years
• 5 weeks holiday, flexible sickdays
• Support from Czech Academy of Sciences, the largest research institution in Czech Republic
• Subsidized accommodation near the place of work or in Prague
• Holistic approach, space for your creativity
• Friendly and supportive environment
• Opportunity to join the research group at an early stage and participating on its growth

Place of work: Rež near Prague, Czech Republic (ca 20 minutes by train from Prague city centre)

Deadline for application 24th of March 2024

For any details please contact Dr. Karel Škoch directly at [email protected]

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences

Country

Czech Republic

City

Husinec-Řež

Postal Code

250 68

Street

Husinec-Řež č.p. 1001

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED