Doctoral student in Organic Chemistry Full-time

Doctoral Student in Organic Chemistry

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the Workplace

The Centre for Analysis and Synthesis (CAS) is an interdisciplinary research environment at Lund University where analytical, materials, polymer, inorganic, and medicinal chemistry meet to address fundamental research questions for a sustainable future.

At CAS, you will join a dynamic and collaborative workplace with around 100 dedicated colleagues, including researchers, PhD students, and technical staff. Our physical location at the Department of Chemistry offers a vibrant campus life with diverse areas of expertise under one roof. Here, you will have daily access to state-of-the-art facilities and world-class infrastructure, such as advanced mass spectrometry and the National Center for High Resolution Electron Microscopy (nCHREM).

We strongly believe that groundbreaking science thrives in a supportive atmosphere, and we actively strive for a positive, inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect, knowledge sharing, and work-life balance.

Being a Doctoral Student

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University.

As a doctoral student, you will be trained in a scientific approach. In short, you will be trained to think critically and analytically, to solve problems independently using the right methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, to develop your leadership and pedagogical skills. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis and a doctoral degree.

Subject and Project Description

A PhD position is available at the Centre for Analysis and Synthesis Chemistry at Lund University. This doctoral position offers advanced training in organic synthesis, with a focus on developing new synthetic methodologies, through the use of, but not limited to, photoredox catalysis.

Work Duties

You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral programme, which includes participation in research projects as well as third cycle courses, seminars, and conferences.

• The work duties primarily involve organic synthesis and molecular design, along with purification and characterization using chromatography and spectroscopic techniques such as LCMS and NMR. You will be responsible for documenting experimental work, analyzing data, and assisting in the preparation of scientific manuscripts. Additionally, the role includes planning experiments and presenting research findings at group meetings and seminars.
• The duties may also include participation in teaching and other departmental work (however, a maximum of 20% of working hours).

Qualifications

To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfil the requirements below.

Admission Requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in organic chemistry if the applicant has:

• at least 15 higher education credits in the subject area, including at least 7.5 credits at the advanced level, and an independent project (thesis) of at least 30 credits at the advanced level in the subject area, or
• a Master of Science in Engineering (civilingenjörsexamen) in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, or Engineering Nanoscience.

Finally, the student must be assessed as having the ability needed to complete the education.

Additional Requirements

In order to complete the doctoral programme in question, the following are also required:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of intermediate and advanced organic synthesis.
• Proficiency in structural determination using 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy.
• Good ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
• Good ability to cooperate.

Other Qualifications

For the doctoral programme in question, the following are considered as other qualifications:

• Work experience in chemistry, outside of the scope of a master's degree, is considered a valuable qualification.

We Offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

About the Employment

The employment is a fixed-term employment at full time, starting as soon as possible. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. In the case of teaching and other departmental duties, the employment is extended accordingly. Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

How to Apply

Applications shall be written in English and include:

• CV and a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the doctoral programme/employment and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background.
• Copies of issued study certificates and/or awarded degree certificates. These must confirm that you meet the general and specific admission requirements for the doctoral programme and show that you have the subject knowledge required for the doctoral programme project.
• Other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

We welcome your application.