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IRELAND
Applications are invited for a Science Foundation Ireland funded Ph.D. position in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry with a focus on C-H bond activation of alkenes. The position will be based in the group of Prof. D. O’Shea in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, (http://www.ucd.ie/chem/oshea/index.html) at University College Dublin, which has superb laboratory and analytical facilities. The candidate should hold, or be about to receive, a first class B.Sc. (Hons) degree in chemistry or equivalent. A background in multi-step synthetic organic chemistry is desirable, but the key requirement is the candidate's enthusiasm for the subject coupled with a desire to improve his or her ability and knowledge in synthetic chemistry.
The funding includes stipend and tuition fee for an EU national and is available from Sept. 2008.
Applications to Prof. Donal O'Shea including a cover letter, detailed CV and the names and addresses of two referees should be e-mailed before July 31st to: phd.apply@gmail.com
Eligibility: Due to funding restrictions, this position is only open to EU applicants.