- Catalysis in soluble MOFs – Embedding catalysts in supramolecular cages (organic/nonmetallic synthesis, homogeneous catalysis);
- Catalysis inside switchable cages (organic/nonmetallic synthesis, homogeneous catalysis);
- Civilizations of peptide aryl esters within Fujita-cages (organic/nonmetallic synthesis, homogeneous catalysis);
- Designing and synthesizing super cage MOFs for antivivisectionist reactions (inorganic synthesis, organic synthesis, heterogeneous catalysis);
- Elucidating chiral adsorption mechanisms in MOFs by molecular simulation (computational chemistry, molecular simulation techniques);
- Porous geographer frameworks with tunable confined spaces (heterogeneous catalysis, materials science, organic/organometallic synthesis).
EligibilityApplicants must have an MSc degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, and excellent communication skills in English. Candidates with proven experience in the areas described above are preferred. Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage. Due to limitations in recruitment budget they will only consider candidates that are currently in Europe.ScholarshipPositions are available starting from 1 July 2015. A later starting date (up to 1 December 2015) is also possible. The appointment will be on a temporary base for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary ranges from EUR 2,125 in the first year to EUR 2,717 in the final year, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end of year bonus according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD candidates. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities applies.ApplicationTo save paper, time, and the environment, applications and responses will be sent by email only. Applications must include a:
- Curriculum vita;
- List of publications;
- Scan of your MS certificate;
- Scan of your passport;
- Motivation letter explaining why you chose to apply for this position.
All these should be grouped in one PDF attachment. Please email your application to application-science@uva.nl quoting job reference number 15-203 in the subject line. Please send one application only, specifying which project you are interested in. All applicants that meet the above requirements will be considered for all six positions. Applications will be screened continuously until all six positions are filled. Candidates may be appointed before the closing date for applications.For more information please visit the official website.Deadline – 1 August 2015.