PhD Fellow in Molecular Magnetic Materials Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering two PhD scholarships in Molecular Magnetic Materials commencing 01.06.2021 (position PhD1), 01.09.2021 (position PhD2), or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are available in the Inorganic Chemistry section. The Inorganic Chemistry section carries out fundamental experimental and theoretical work, in inorganic chemistry. Project description The first PhD project (PhD1) will investigate the potential of heterodinuclear lanthanide coordination complexes as bimodal Magnetic Resonance / Near InfraRed imaging agents. The second PhD project (PhD2) will investigate the potential of lanthanide coordination complexes to be used as physical support for the implementation of Quantum Information Processing protocols. Both PhD projects concern experimental and theoretical studies within molecular magnetic materials Principal supervisor is Associate Professor, Stergios Piligkos, Department of Chemistry, E-mail: piligkos@chem.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 35 32 01 18. Job description The position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are: • To manage and carry out your research project • Attend PhD courses • Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis • Teach and disseminate your research • To stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad • Work for the department, typically teaching Formal requirements Applicants should hold an MSc degree in Chemistry or be expected to finish their MSc degree in Chemistry before the 01-06-2021 (PhD1) or the 01-09-2021 (PhD2), with good results and good English skills Experience with synthetic inorganic chemistry, crystal structure measurements and determination, spectroscopic and thermodynamic techniques relevant to molecular magnetic materials and theoretical interpretation of such data, is desirable. As criteria for the assessment of your qualifications emphasis will also be laid on previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience. Terms of employment The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 331,125 (approx. €43,750) including annual supplement (+ pension at a minimum DKK 53,811). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. Application Procedure The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please include • Cover Letter, stating which PhD project you are applying for and detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project. If you are interested in being considered for both projects, please indicate this as well as indicating your preferred project. • CV • Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc, for all courses passed if MSc is not yet completed) • Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any) • 1-3 reference letters (if any), uploaded by the applicant him/herself. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. The deadline for applications is 01 March 2021, 23:59 GMT+1. After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. Afterwards an assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the selected applications. The applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee and the final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee and the interview committee. The main criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant and the above mentioned skills. The successful candidate will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science. You can read more about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/. Questions For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor Associate Professor, Stergios Piligkos, Department of Chemistry, E-mail: piligkos@chem.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 35 32 01 18. General information about PhD programmes at SCIENCE is available at https://www.science.ku.dk/phd. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. Info Application deadline: 01-03-2021 Employment start: 01-06-2021 Department/Location: Department of Chemistry If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

PhD Fellow in Molecular Magnetic Materials

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering two PhD scholarships in Molecular Magnetic Materials commencing 01.06.2021 (position PhD1), 01.09.2021 (position PhD2), or as soon as possible thereafter.

The positions are available in the Inorganic Chemistry section. The Inorganic Chemistry section carries out fundamental experimental and theoretical work, in inorganic chemistry.

Project description

The first PhD project (PhD1) will investigate the potential of heterodinuclear lanthanide coordination complexes as bimodal Magnetic Resonance / Near InfraRed imaging agents. The second PhD project (PhD2) will investigate the potential of lanthanide coordination complexes to be used as physical support for the implementation of Quantum Information Processing protocols. Both PhD projects concern experimental and theoretical studies within molecular magnetic materials

Principal supervisor is Associate Professor, Stergios Piligkos, Department of Chemistry, E-mail: piligkos@chem.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 35 32 01 18.

Job description

The position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are:

•   To manage and carry out your research project
•   Attend PhD courses
•   Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
•   Teach and disseminate your research
•   To stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad
•   Work for the department, typically teaching

Formal requirements

Applicants should hold an MSc degree in Chemistry or be expected to finish their MSc degree in Chemistry before the 01-06-2021 (PhD1) or the 01-09-2021 (PhD2), with good results and good English skills
Experience with synthetic inorganic chemistry, crystal structure measurements and determination, spectroscopic and thermodynamic techniques relevant to molecular magnetic materials and theoretical interpretation of such data, is desirable.
As criteria for the assessment of your qualifications emphasis will also be laid on previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 331,125 (approx. €43,750) including annual supplement (+ pension at a minimum DKK 53,811). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Application Procedure

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

•   Cover Letter, stating which PhD project you are applying for and detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project. If you are interested in being considered for both projects, please indicate this as well as indicating your preferred project.
•   CV
•   Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc, for all courses passed if MSc is not yet completed)
•   Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any)
•   1-3 reference letters (if any), uploaded by the applicant him/herself.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The deadline for applications is 01 March 2021, 23:59 GMT+1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. Afterwards an assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the selected applications. The applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee and the final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee and the interview committee.
The main criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant and the above mentioned skills. The successful candidate will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science. You can read more about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions

For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor Associate Professor, Stergios Piligkos, Department of Chemistry, E-mail: piligkos@chem.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 35 32 01 18.

General information about PhD programmes at SCIENCE is available at https://www.science.ku.dk/phd.

APPLY NOW

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.