Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Iceland
- Department
- School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Iceland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
A Ph.D. position in Bioorganic/Organic Chemistry at the University of Iceland is open for applications. The position is funded by a three-year grant from the Icelandic Research Fund. We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to synthesize stable radicals, both for incorporation into nucleic acids and for improving the sensitivity of nuclear magentic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
Main tasks
The project: Persistent organic biradicals for biophysical studies
Organic radicals have numerous applications, ranging from polymer chemistry to spectroscopic studies. We have extensive experience in our laboratory in the synthesis of radicals as reporter groups for electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and incorporation of such labels into specific positions of DNA and RNA. In recent years, we have been working on preparation of biradicals for increasing the sensitivity of NMR spectroscopy through the new and exciting field of Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP).
The aim of this project is two-fold. First, to use the tools of organic synthesis to incorporate stable radicals into nucleic acids for studies by EPR spectroscopy. Second, to synthesize stable biradicals with the aim of further improving the sensitivity of NMR spectroscopy through DNP, in particular at very high fields. These studies will be carried out in collaboration with scientists in France, Switzerland and USA, which offers the candidate a possibility for short research visits abroad.
The research group
The supervisor will be Dr. Snorri Th. Sigurdsson, Professor of Chemistry at the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences (https://scholar.google.com.br/citations?user=Ao9HoBUAAAAJ&hl=en). The research group is located at the Science Institute of the University of Iceland. Information about The Sigurdsson Group can be found at our website (https://snorrisi.hi.is), including the details of our research activities in the list of publications.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- MSc degree in Organic Chemistry
- Experience in multistep organic synthesis is preferred
- Initiative and motivation to excel
- Interpersonal skills
- Capability to work independently and in a team
- Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken
The selected candidate must send a formal application for PhD studentship at the University of Iceland.
Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant trade union.
It is preferred that the candidate is able to start as soon as possible.
The application should include:
- A cover letter explaining how the applicants meet the requirements, why they are interested in the project and how they can contribute (max one page)
- Curriculum vitae (max three pages)
- List of publications
- Certificates of education (BS, MS) and distribution of grades
- Contact information for two previous supervisors/teachers (including information on their relationship to the applicant) that are willing to provide letters of recommendation
All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications are valid in the system for six months after the application deadline.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland. https://english.hi.is/university/university_of_iceland_equality_action_plan
The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy. https://english.hi.is/node/24581/
The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs approximately 360 people in academic positions. The School offers an international working environment, with the number of international employees and students increasing each year. Currently about quarter of all employees and graduate students are international. There are around 2900 students at the School, divided into six faculties, including approximately 350 MS students and 150 doctoral students. Research institutes at the School are the Science Institute that divides into the Institute of Earth Sciences and Institute of Physical Sciences, Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, Engineering Research Institute and the Institute for Sustainability Studies which is an interdisciplinary institute and belongs to the five schools of the University of Iceland.
More information about the University of Iceland can be found here.
Job percentage: 100%
Application deadline until end of: 05.04.2024
More info provided by
Snorri Þór Sigurðsson, Prófessor - snorrisi@hi.is -
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Iceland
- Country
- Iceland
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Reykjavík
- Website
- Street
- Sæmundargata 6
- Postal Code
- 101
- snorrisi@hi.is