University Of Zurich (UZH) PhD Positions In Chemistry

University Of Zurich (UZH) Switzerland encourages online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at Chemistry Departments. We are giving a Funded PhD Programs available at University of Zurich (UZH) Switzerland. Apply as soon as possible before deadline.

 

Department : Department of Chemistry At UZH

 

1. PhD Student Positions in Bioinorganic Chemistry 60 %

The research of the group of Prof. Dr. Eva Freisinger is focused on the investigation of metallothioneins from different organisms. MTs are rather small cysteine-rich proteins with the ability to coordinate a number of transition metal ions. The positions are standard full-time PhD positions, formally designated 60% based on the officially assigned salary class.

 

Your responsibilities

Your research will span the entire area from identifying new and exciting protein sequences, cloning and recombinant protein production, purification and initial spectroscopic and spectrometric characterisation (UV, CD, AAS, ESI-MS, MALDI, etc), followed by structural studies with NMR and X-ray or functional analyses in collaboration with groups from the biological field.

 

Your profile

Applications must have a master’s degree in Natural Sciences, a Master's Degree in Chemistry is preferred but not strictly required. However, profound knowledge in coordination chemistry is essential. Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and also the soft skills to be a good team player and foster the collaborative and collegial environment in our Lab and the entire department. You must enjoy working in a scientific environment, mastering challenges and be always open to find and investigate the unexpected.

 

What we offer

We offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring international environment with access to state-of-the art scientific infrastructure. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.
All PhD students of the Department are part of the Graduate School of Chemical and Molecular Sciences Zurich CMSZH, which thrives to interlink its members and fosters interactions and exchange. The CMSZH also offers a variety of courses, excursions, travel awards and financial support for visiting conferences and courses.

Start of employment

Earliest April 1, 2022 or by agreement.
Please send your application materials including short motivation letter, CV, transcripts of records and the names and contact details of three referees in a single PDF file. Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.
Deadline for Application: Evaluations will continue until the positions are filled.

 

Further information: Prof. Dr. Eva Freisinger

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2. PhD Student position in Theoretical Chemistry 60 %

A 4-year PhD Student position is available in the Luber Group at the Department of Chemistry at University of Zurich (Switzerland).
Our group focuses on forefront computational methods at the interface of chemistry, biology, physics, and materials science.

 

Your responsibilities

The PhD project will deal with development and application of novel, accurate approaches for spectroscopy and/ or study of functional compounds. Possible directions for the project are the development of novel spectroscopic tools by means of forefront dynamic methods or highly accurate (wavefunction-based) methods for complex systems such as catalysts in the framework of sustainable energy research. The project may be carried out in close collaboration with experimental or other computational groups.

Your profile

The candidate must hold an excellent master’s degree in chemistry, interdisciplinary natural sciences, physics, or related, and have profound English and autonomous learning ability skills. The successful candidate will be highly creative, ambitious, and motivated. Strong programming skills and very good knowledge about electronic structure theory, (ab initio) molecular dynamics and/or catalysis are an advantage.

What we offer

We offer a vibrant, inspiring environment in a brand-new building with cutting-edge resources and research, access to world-leading supercomputers, and high-profile interdisciplinary collaborations. Funding for participation in conferences etc. is also available.

 

Start of employment

The employment start date is by agreement.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application documents (cover letter, CV, diplomas, description of research experience and motivation, names of at least two academic references) as one pdf document per e-mail to Prof. Sandra Luber.
The pdf can also include a one-page statement discussing one or two publications of the group with respect to what the applicant finds particularly interesting and what could be possible future improvements of the research described in the publication(s).

 

Further information : Prof. Dr. Sandra Luber

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