PhD Position Title
Sustainable synthesis: reaction development and applications in synthesis
PhD Position Summary
A PhD position is available in the group of Professor John Bower at the University of Liverpool (https://bowerresearchgroup.wordpress.com/). The position is funded for 3.5 years and will start in October 2025. The project is aligned with the UoL’s newly formed Centre for Translational Molecular Synthesis, a key aim of which is to enhance interactions between chemists involved in Synthetic Methods Development and Medicinal Chemistry. Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor John Bower ([email protected]).
The research project: The project will involve the development of green and selective enantioselective cross-coupling and heterocyclisation reactions for use in pharmaceutical development and natural product synthesis. The research will encompass synthetic methodology development (including multi-step synthesis), organometallic chemistry, and physical organic chemistry. There is also the option of applying the chemistry in target directed synthesis. For exemplar publications, see: Nat. Chem. 2024, 16, 1125; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, 144, 16749.
Training: The successful applicant will receive high level training in compound characterisation (NMR analysis etc.), theory/mechanism and transferable skills (e.g. presentations and report writing). The project is aligned with the UoL’s newly formed Centre for Translational Molecular Synthesis, a key aim of which is to enhance interactions between chemists involved in Synthetic Methods Development and Medicinal Chemistry. The Centre also provides enhanced training opportunities for associated PhD students, including: a student led seminar committee, inter-research group problem sets, presentation opportunities, and enhanced interactions with industry.
Eligibility and requirements
We seek a highly motivated individual, who has performed strongly at undergraduate level and envisages pursuing a career in chemical research.
Our Offer
Funded studentship
Stipend and tuition fees will be funded at standard UKRI rates for 3.5 years
Application Deadline
March 31, 2025
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