Vacancies

Funded Postdoctoral Positions

There are currently no project specific postdoctoral positions available in Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Funding Routes

If you are interested in applying for any of the following funding routes, or others not listed, please contact the Academic Head of Chemistry.

 

PhD Studentships

 

James Watt PhD Studentships

New fully funded (fees and maintenance) PhD studentships are available for an autumn 2013 start. These James Watt studentships are fully funded for 36 months, with an annual tax-exempt maintenance of £15,000 (UK/EU) or £10,000 (Overseas), and include fees at the appropriate level.

Candidates are strongly advised to contact the appropriate supervisor for further information before application.

Specific projects are in the following areas:

JWS2013/3 Metallosupramolecular Chemistry

Dr Scott Dalgarno (http://www.che.hw.ac.uk/sjd)

The assembly of new frameworks and polyhedral assemblies through advanced design of molecular building blocks; exploration of guest (e.g., gas) uptake and selectivity by these novel supramolecular materials will also be studied.

JWS2013/4 Computational Organometallic Chemistry

Prof. Stuart Macgregor (http://www.che.hw.ac.uk/cic/)

The use of density functional theory to model organometallic reactivity, including understanding novel and challenging bond activation processes and their integration into homogeneous catalysis and metal-mediated organic synthesis.

JWS2013/5 Molecular Collision Dynamics

Dr Matt Costen (http://www.che.hw.ac.uk/laser)

The measurement of the dynamics of inelastic and reactive collisions of atoms, radicals and small molecules. In both the gas phase, and at gas-surface interfaces, using state-of-the-art experimental methods & in collaboration with theory.

JWS2013/6 Heteroborane Chemistry

Prof. Alan Welch (http://www.eps.hw.ac.uk/staff-directory/ajw.htm)

The synthesis and characterisation of novel carboranes, other main group heteroboranes and their transition metal derivatives, with particular emphasis on supraicosahedral species and linked heteroboranes.

How to Apply

1. Important Information before you Apply

When applying through the Heriot-Watt on-line system please ensure you provide the following information:

(a) in "Planned Programme of Study" (Checklist Item 6):

Planned Programme of Study presents you with a drop-down menu. Choose Chemistry PhD.

Supervisor provides a free text box. Enter supervisor's name.

(b) in "Background Information" (Checklist Item 9):

Proposed Area of Research provides a free text box. Enter Title and Reference number (JWS2013/x) or (DTA2014/x) of the Scholarship for which you are applying.

This information will greatly assist us in tracking your application.

2. Applications

Applications must be made through the Heriot-Watt on-line application system, please see instructions on how to apply for a James Watt or DTA scholarship.

3. Closing Date

All applications must be received by 30th April 2013.