PhD position in synthetic inorganic/organometallic chemistry
A fully funded scholarship (NZ$25,000 per annum plus fees, for three years) is
available to investigate the synthesis and properties of main group element hydrides
stabilised by the incorporation of the organometallic ferrocenyl group. This project
will be carried out in conjunction with Professor Brian Nicholson (University of
Waikato), and Professor Eva Hey-Hawkins, University of Leipzig, Germany.
Techniques used in this project will include organic and organometallic synthesis,
multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electrochemistry and X-ray
crystallography.
The successful candidate will have a BSc Honours or MSc degree or equivalent in
synthetic chemistry, though exceptional candidates with expertise in other areas will
also be considered.
The position commences on March 1st 2009, and the position will remain open until
filled.
Enquiries should be made to Professor Bill Henderson, ph (07) 838 4656, e-mail
w.henderson@waikato.ac.nz.