PhD Position in Computational Organic Chemistry
Institute for Chemistry, Technische Universität Chemnitz (Germany)
The Group. The research group combines modern computational techniques with synthetic organic chemistry, kinetic investigations, and related physical-organic methods to design and understand catalytic reactions. We are particularly interested in a better understanding of non-covalent interactions like halogen or pnictogen bonding and their targeted application in organic reactions. The group is also working on the elucidation of organic reaction mechanisms and selectivities and the development of concepts to explain and predict the experimental outcome of chemical transformations.
The Position. The PhD project will primarily focus on the computational analysis of different organic reactions with modern computational methods. However, the successfull applicant is also expected to perform mechanistic investigations like kinetic measurements to support the computational conclusions. Within the general frame, details will be discussed with the applicant depending on the candidates' interests and experience. The position is initially funded for two years and can be extended upon mutual agreement.
Required Qualifications. The successfull candidate holds a master degree in chemistry (or a closely related field) and has prior experience in computational or theoretical chemistry. Furthermore, knowledge of organic chemistry is required. Experience with kinetic or mechanistic investigations or inert-gas techniques is beneficial. The ideal applicant should be also open to learn new methods both computational and experimental.
Application. Please send your full application (preferentially electronically as a single pdf file) before September 11,2022 using the reference number CompChem to Prof. Martin Breugst ([email protected] ). In your application, please include a letter of motiviation, your CV, copies of certificates and contact details for two academic referees. Please do not send original documents, since applications will not be sent back. Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any further question.