PhD Position in Multicatalysis with Metal-Organic Frameworks

Kemikum, with over 200 employees, is one of the largest institutions at Stockholm University.

Research at Kemikum spans all areas of chemistry including analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, inorganic and structural chemistry, as well as organic chemistry. The research projects are numerous, ranging from theory to experiments, from pure basic research to more applied projects often focusing on sustainable chemistry, as well as advanced analytical methods for chemicals and materials. Kemikum has a well-developed research infrastructure with a variety of equipment and qualified support from staff researchers.

Kemikum also hosts the chemistry education at the undergraduate level and three master's programs; analytical chemistry, sustainable chemistry, and organic chemistry. Doctoral education is conducted in five areas; analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry.

More information about us can be found at: Kemikum (https://www.su.se/kemikum/)

Research Subject

Multicatalysis with Metal-Organic Frameworks

Supervisor: Assistant Professor Miguel Rivero-Crespo

A PhD position is offered in Professor M. Rivero-Crespo's research group at Stockholm University. The PhD student will work on the synthesis and characterization of multifunctional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The catalysts will be used in catalytic applications, particularly for multicatalysis in reactions involving aerobic oxidations and other transformations. The project is highly interdisciplinary, combining organic chemistry, materials science, and catalysis. Sustainability will be one of the main pillars of the project. The development of more efficient catalysts, with minimized use of energy and resources and reduced waste generation, which in turn decreases the environmental impact of chemical production, is particularly sought after.

The main tasks include: 1) Synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts based on porous materials. 2) Study of their catalytic activity in organic reactions. 3) In-situ and/or operando investigations. 4) Comparison with benchmark homogeneous systems.

Eligibility Requirements

To be admitted to doctoral education, the applicant must have basic and specific eligibility. The eligibility must be fulfilled by the application deadline.

You have basic eligibility if you have completed a degree at the advanced level, or have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at the advanced level, or have otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge within or outside the country.

For specific eligibility, according to the general study plan for doctoral education in organic chemistry, the applicant must have completed an independent project (thesis) of at least 30 hp at the advanced level in a subject area relevant to the doctoral education subject (organic chemistry) with a passing grade.

Selection

Selection among applicants is made with regard to the ability to benefit from doctoral education. Criteria used to assess this ability include:

• documented subject knowledge relevant to the research area
• analytical and creative thinking
• initiative
• independence
• collaboration skills
• ability to express oneself in spoken and written English.

Admission regulations for doctoral education (https://medarbetare.su.se/vart-su/styrning/regelboken/utbildning/antagningsordning-for-utbildning-pa-forskarniva)

About the Employment

We offer a fixed-term employment as a PhD student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a PhD student, you will primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research, and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20%).

A new employment as a PhD student is valid for a maximum of one year, and the employment is renewed thereafter for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information is provided by the supervisor, Assistant Professor Miguel Rivero-Crespo, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

General information about Kemikum is provided by the head of department, Professor Niklas Hedin, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the PhD position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the documents requested in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: How to apply for a position (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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