PhD Position available in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Southern Denmark

Application deadline: 5 Marts 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time
A PhD position in inorganic chemistry is currently available at the Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Pharmacy.

Project Background
Today, catalysts are at some point involved in the manufacture of ~80% of all goods. The urgent need to transition away from fossil-fuel dependent technologies demands new catalysts.

This project will focus on the design and synthesis of new metal–organic network structures featuring low-valent metal- or metal cluster-nodes. These nodes will be inspired by organometallic species and will serve as well-defined active-sites for catalysis in crystalline, solid-state materials. Thorough characterisation of the atomic and electronic structures will be crucial to our ability to unravel how structure influences catalytic performance (activity, selectivity and stability).

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry. Hands-on experience with air- and moisture-sensitive synthetic techniques is strongly desired. In addition, experience in any of the following methods will be advantageous: Single-crystal crystallography, Powder X-ray diffraction, NMR, UV-vis, IR and Luminescence spectroscopy, electrochemistry, X-ray absorption spectroscopy.

The candidate will hold a M.Sc. in chemistry. We expect good interpersonal and communication (English) for effective teamwork across disciplines.
Informal enquiries about the position are welcome to James McPherson ([email protected]).

Application deadline: 5 Marts 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time
Starting date of the position will be 1 June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, SDU and is located in Odense. The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is a department focused on basic research. We are happy to move beyond traditional disciplines and work to develop new technologies and sciences across physics, chemistry, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science and biology. The department’s research thus contributes to new knowledge and solutions with applications in the areas of climate, environment, energy, and health.

The Ph.D. candidate will be part of the Section for Chemistry and Pharmacy.

Application, salary etc.
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.

Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three (students who have completed their MSc) or four years (students who have not yet completed their MSc)

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application must be in English and made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:

• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation, and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) .
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information.
• Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades.
• At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: [email protected] mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

Applications should be sent electronically via the link "Apply now". The faculty expects applicants to read the information "How to apply for a position at SDU" before applying. Please note that the application documents should be in pdf-format and attached as three documents: motivation letter, CV and the remaining documents.

We recommend that as an international applicant you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.

Placering: Odense, Denmark