PhD Position (all genders welcome), University of Göttingen, Germany

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PhD Position (all genders welcome): The Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Göttingen is offering a PhD position in the project “Electroreductions of C=O bonds catalyzed by borohydrides” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Inke Siewert. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and is available from 01.04.2024 for a duration of three years.

Summary Table:

Position Type

PhD Position

Faculty Chemistry

Supervisor Prof. Dr. Inke Siewert

Salary Salary group 13 TV-L (initially 50%)

Start Date 01.04.2024

Duration Three years (limited)

Funding Source German Research Foundation (DFG)

Study Area: The project focuses on the electrochemical synthesis of borohydrides via proton-coupled electron transfer reactions. The research encompasses the synthesis and characterization of molecular boron compounds, emphasizing the investigation of their electrochemical PCET reactivity and their application in the homogeneous C=O double bond electroreduction. The study involves various electrochemical and spectroscopic methods in solution.

Scholarship Description: The successful candidate will work in Prof. Dr. Siewert’s group, collaborating with Prof. Eric Rivard’s group at the University of Alberta. The research involves understanding the electrochemical C=O double bond reduction accomplished by main group compounds. The candidate is expected to participate in the structured doctoral program, present work at conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrate proficiency in English.

Eligibility: Applicants should have:

• A university master’s degree in chemistry with a focus on physical inorganic chemistry.
• Profound knowledge in the synthesis of main group metal compounds.
• Experience working under an inert atmosphere and using spectroscopy.
• Preferably, experience in molecular electrochemistry.
• Willingness to participate in the structured doctoral program.
• Excellent English language skills; German language skills are desirable.

Required Documents: Applicants must submit:

• List of publications (if applicable)
• Certificate of education/academic transcript

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