PhD scholarship: Geometrical Frustration in Magnetic Metal-Organic…

Updated: about 1 year ago
Deadline: 15 Feb 2023

We are looking for a bright and motivated PhD student in metal-organic framework (MOF) chemistry and physics. A 3-year PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Chemistry. The project will be under supervision of Professor Kasper S. Pedersen (www.kasperpedersen.org ) and is starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The PhD project will focus on the design, synthesis, and characterization of new types of magnetic and magnetically frustrated metal-organic network structures. This includes also the detailed elucidation of structural and physical properties, and electronic structures. The project will actively employ the DTU Electron Crystallography Facility. You will be working in close collaboration with the Laboratory for Quantum Magnetism at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). You will spend a significant part of the project period at EPFL and at international large-scale facilities (synchrotron and neutron sources) in Europe and in the US. Your research will have significant impact on the understanding of chemical design of frustrated magnetism and novel magnetic ground states in metal-organic materials. Active dissemination of the obtained results, in scientific articles and through participation in international conferences, is an integral part of the job.

You should have a Master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree) in chemistry with a focus on synthetic inorganic or organic chemistry. Experience with crystallography, spectroscopy in inorganic chemistry, and handling of air- and moisture sensitive compounds are considered advantageous. Most importantly, you are highly motivated, able to work independently and confident in both written and spoken English. You should strive towards scientific excellence, be ambitious and hard working. Only applicants, who seek to be among the brightest in their field and do science at the highest international level, will be considered.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU’s rules for the PhD education .

Assessment
The assessment of the candidates will be made by Professor Kasper S. Pedersen.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
Further questions about the project should be directed to Professor Kasper S. Pedersen, email: [email protected]
You can read more about DTU Chemistry at www.kemi.dtu.dk/english

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 February 2023 (Danish time).

Apply at: PhD scholarship: Geometrical Frustration in Magnetic Metal-Organic Frameworks

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae (including name and contact information of Master’s degree supervisor)
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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