PhD Studentships Chemistry, University of Leicester - Uk
Department of Chemistry
University of Leicester - Uk
Applications are invited for PhD studentships, starting October 2006. The Research School in the Chemistry Department has an international profile, and is supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure.
We can provide a complete range of equipment, facilities and technical expertise to support your studies. A £2.2m refurbishment of the Chemistry Building has recently been completed (2003), with brand new laboratories throughout the Department.
Biological Chemistry
biocatalysis and biotransformations; computational chemistry; medicinal chemistry and drug design; protein engineering; target synthesis.
Fluorine Chemistry
inorganic and organic synthesis of bioactive and catalytic compounds.
Green Chemistry
environmentally sustainable solvents; atom efficient and polymerisation catalysis.
Molecular Properties
atmospheric chemistry; electrochemistry; free radicals in solution; gas phase dynamics; interfaces; laster spectroscopy.
Candidates should have, or expect to obtain, a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent).
Further details and an on-line application form are available through the Chemistry Department's web site ( www.le.ac.uk/chemistry).
For other information, contact Dr E Raven (E: pgchem@le.ac.uk).