PhD Position in Metal-Organi Frameworks

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Applications are invited for a PhD position in the group of Dr. Shane Telfer, Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University, New Zealand.

The project will focus on the design, synthesis, and characterisation of metal-organic frameworks, and will follow  up on results recently reported in Angewandte Chemie (2010, 49, 4598) and JACS (2011, 133, 5806).

The position is ideal for a student wishing to acquire expertise in a range of areas such as synthetic chemistry, crystallography, and materials characterisation. Funding for this project has been provided by the RSNZ Marsden Fund. The annual stipend will be at least NZ$23,000 (tax-free) for a period of three years, and student fees will be paid in addition. All research will involve collaborations with other research groups both in New Zealand and abroad, and there will also be opportunities for travelling to international conferences.

The position is based in the Institute of Fundamental Sciences at the Palmerston North campus of Massey University. Palmerston North is a small, student-centred city, two hours’ north of the capital city, Wellington. The Institute has world-class facilities for chemistry research and provides a dynamic and stimulating environment.

Qualifications: An Honours/Masters degree in the Sciences or equivalent. (Usually a four-year bachelor degree in China is acceptable.)
TOEFL certification for non-native English speakers.
Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Experience: A background in synthetic chemistry is essential.
Start Date: As soon as possible.

Application procedure:
Applicants should send to Dr. Shane Telfer (s.telfer@massey.ac.nz) the following:
(i) Curriculum Vitae,
(ii) A summary of university grades,
(iii) A statement detailing why they are interested in this position,
(iv) Contact information for two potential referees.

Website: http://ifs.massey.ac.nz/staff/telfer.shtml