A PhD position is available in the group of Dr. Amit Kumar (https://kumarresearchlab.com/) to work in the areas of organometallic catalysis, polymer chemistry and CO2 capture. The PhD studentship is for 3.5 years and is in collaboration with the BASF.
Project Summary:
This project aims to synthesize organometallic catalysts and use them to make polyamines from coupling of diols/dialdehydes and diamines. The synthesized polyamines will be studied for CO2 capture in particular direct air capture. You will be provided with high level training across a range of areas including air-sensitive organometallic synthesis and characterisation (e.g. the use of Schlenk techniques, gloveboxes and NMR spectroscopy), catalysis development, polymer synthesis, mechanistic understanding and polymer characterisation (e.g. SEC, DSC and TGA).
Candidates:
The successful candidate should hold, or expect to receive, a 1st class or 2.1 MSci degree or equivalent, and will be motivated, enthusiastic and able to work independently. Ideal candidates will have some experience in organometallic synthesis, homogeneous catalysis or polymer chemistry. Experience in obtaining and analysing characterisation data on novel compounds is also desirable.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/development-of-new-organometallic-catalysts-and-polymers-for-co2-capture/?p181837