Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences
Applications are invited for four fully funded PhD Studentships in the Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of Huddersfield in the following areas available from September 2008:
Computer Modelling of the Crystallisation and Growth of Bio-Minerals
Supervisor Dr David J Cooke
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship to investigate how the choice of solvent and ion complexation affects adsorption and desorption at mineral surfaces using computer based modelling techniques. These simulations will then be used to provide an understanding of why minerals grown in the presence of organic and biological molecules often adopt vastly different, elaborate, structures compared with those grown in standard conditions. Ultimately this will lead to the identification of potential routes to new materials.
Further information regarding the project and applications, including a CV, should be addressed to d.j.cooke@hud.ac.uk.
New Approaches to Oligometallic Cluster Formation
Supervisor Dr Paul Elliott
This project will develop new routes to oligonulear complexes through the coupling of preformed complexes with pendent reactive groups. This will involve the use of a range of derivatised ruthenium bipyridyl complexes. These will then be used to investigate reaction conditions necessary for efficient coupling together to form oligometallic complexes. The properties of these complexes will be studied by UVvis and fluorescence spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and Xray crystallography.
For further information regarding this PhD project, contact Dr Paul Elliott (p.i.elliott@hud.ac.uk).
Investigation of allosteric effects in metallosupramolecular assemblies
Supervisor Dr Lindsay Harding
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in the group of Dr Lindsay Harding synthesising novel ligands for use in metallosupramolecular chemistry, and investigating the allosteric behaviour of their complexes.
The project will involve organic synthesis of ligands and will also require the use of various characterisation techniques such as NMR, mass spectrometry and kinetics measurements.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated and will be able to demonstrate their enthusiasm for supramolecular and physical organic chemistry.
To apply, please send a CV (including contact details of two referees) with a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this project to Dr Lindsay Harding, Dept of Chemical & Biological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, West Yorks., HD1 3DH, or email to L.P.Harding@hud.ac.uk.
Drugs of abuse in local communities – an environmental and forensic perspective
Supervisor Dr Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship under the supervision of Dr Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern to work on a research project involving the analysis of drugs of abuse in environmental samples. This project will initially involve the development of methodology for the analysis of drugs of abuse using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. The established methods will be applied to assess the fate and degradation pathways of drugs of abuse in the aqueous environment and during drinking and wastewater treatment.
The successful applicant will be a highly qualified graduate with a background in chemical sciences and interests in analytical and environmental science.
Applications should include a CV with contact details for two referees and a covering letter and should be sent to Dr Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH (email: b.kasprzyk-hordern@hud.ac.uk).
These PhD Studentships are available from September 2008. They will cover University tuition fees and provide the standard tax free starting bursary of £12,600 per annum.
The closing date for applications: 18th April 2008.
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