PhD Scholarship in aluminium-based catalysis (2 positions)
Project summary
The project aims to establish new directions in the field of Lewis acid catalysis by creating a unique set of aluminium compounds. As catalysis is an important principle of green chemistry and as aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust (i.e. sustainable), the project's aims are exceptionally well aligned with the society's targets to alleviate the negative effects of human activities on the environment. Expected outcomes of this project include significant advances related to industrially relevant processes, potentially degradable polymers and valorisation of the most prevalent greenhouse gas. Thus, the overall project should provide significant benefit to our collective efforts to mediate human impact on climate change.
The project is funded by a Future Fellowship awarded by the Australian Research Council to Dr D. Vidovic in 2023.
Candidate requirements
Essential
- H1 or equivalent, or research focused Master degree in chemistry or chemical engineering
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
- Excellent research capability and writing skills, ideally evidenced by publications
- Capacity to work independently and in a team
- Knowledge in synthetic (in)organic chemistry and catalysis
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in dry-box and Schlenk techniques.
Applicants must also fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University. Details of the relevant requirements are available at monash.edu/science/schools/chemistry/postgraduate
Further Information
Academic Supervisor: Dr Drasko Vidovic
Renumeration: Successful applicants will receive $33,000 AUD per annum (2023 full-time rate, tax-free, indexed annually in accordance with the RTP ), a once-off relocation allowance of $1000 (interstate) or $1500 (international) and covers the cost of tuition (if applicable).
Employment Type: Full-time
Commencement: 2024
Contact: Drasko.vidovic@monash.edu, attaching a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV), including a list of publication; academic transcripts (university level qualifications) and IELTS/TOEFL English test results (if applicable).