Doctoral Student in Organic Chemistry Lund University Faculty of Science Department of Chemistry Sweden

Work description

Graduate training in synthetic organic chemistry. Research focus will be on development of cascade reactions based on coupled pericyclic reactions/rearrangements and applications of the formed products in transition metal catalysis and complex molecule (natural product) synthesis.

Group webpage: http://www.kilu.lu.se/cas/research/the-strand-group/

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a strong background in practical synthetic organic chemistry. A Master's degree (or equivalent) in organic or organometallic synthesis is required. Additional selection criteria include scientific potential as well as skills in oral and written communication in English.

Application: Attach (1) Cover letter, (2) Academic CV, (3) Short summary of research accomplishments (e.g. diploma work). Max 2 pages, New Times Roman 12pt).

Eligibility

Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.