PhD Thesis Opportunity in UCLouvain

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PhD Thesis Opportunity in UCLouvain

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Offer DescriptionContextThe research project that the doctoral researcher candidate will pursue will take place within a “DfG Weave” research program. The PhD candidate will carry out research at UCLouvain within the research group of Prof. Ludovic Troian-Gautier and will work in synergy with the team of Dr. Alejandro Cadranel at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany). Temporary research stays in Germany are foreseen.Research projectThe current project seeks to develop novel chromophores for anti-dissipative strategies, i.e. develop chromophores that exhibit “anti-Kasha” behavior and are able to perform excited-state electron transfer before relaxation to the lowest energy excited state. This project deals with organic and inorganic synthesis, through the development of novel ligands and novel transition metal chromophores, as well as photochemistry, through the measurement of ground and excited-state absorption/emission properties and excited-state quenching measurements. The ultrafast deactivation processes and energy landscape will be explored by Dr. Alejandro Cadranel and the PhD candidate hired in his team, but research stays to learn these techniques are foreseen. The project is built around a strong collaboration between both teams and seeks to investigate challenging research avenues.The research project is organized in three working packages with increasing synthetic complexity and a progression toward applicability. The main anticipated tasks during the funding will include:

• WP-1: preparation and study of monometallic chromophores and bimetallic chromophores including photo-inactive metal centers;
• WP-2: synthesize and analyze monometallic or bimetallic chromophores including photo-active metal centers;
• WP-3: synthesize and analyze monometallic or bimetallic chromophores with ligand substitutions including electron donating/withdrawing groups;

ProfileThe ideal candidate should have a successful master’s degree (minimum required grade “Distinction” i.e. ³14/20) in experimental chemistry at the time of application, with a specialization in organic or inorganic synthesis.ApplicationThe candidates are requested to send their application by e-mail to as soon as possible, using the subject line “PhD Application DfG Weave”. Applications will be evaluated until a suitable candidate is hired. The application should include an updated CV, a motivation letter and the name of two relevant persons (academics) that can be contacted for any further references. Candidates will be selected based on scientific excellence and achievements in research.Where to apply E-mailLudovic.Troian@uclouvain.beRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsThe ideal candidate should have a successful master’s degree (minimum required grade “Distinction” i.e.
14/20) in experimental chemistry at the time of application, with a specialization in organic or inorganic synthesis.Specific RequirementsThe project requires a lot of synthesis of ligand and the corresponding metal complexes so hands on experience in synthesis is required.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsFunding: doctoral fellowship (i.e. tax-free with social security contribution included)Net amount per month: ~2370€Eligibility criteriaSuccessful master’s degree (minimum required grade “Distinction” i.e.
14/20)Selection processEvaluation of the CV and Interview of the promising candidatesWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute UCLouvain Country Belgium City Louvain-la-Neuve Postal Code 1348 GeofieldContact CityLouvain la Neuve WebsiteStreetplace Louis Pasteur 1 Postal Code1348STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Louvain-la-Neuve, Waals Brabant

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Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:31:21 GMT

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