Improved Methods for the Preparation of Fluorinated Drugs Scholarships

Approximately 20% of drugs and 40% of agrochemicals currently on the market have at least one fluorine atom in their molecular structure. Hence, fluorinated molecules are of prime importance to the fine chemical industry. Accordingly, we intend to develop new methods to introduce fluorine atoms onto molecules, using transition-metal catalysed activation of otherwise inert carbon-hydrogen and carbon-fluorine bonds. This new field of research hold promise for exciting discoveries.

Funding will be available for 3.5 years and will cover University tuition fees at the UK level and provide the standard tax-free EPSRC stipend (currently £13,290 p.a. and subject to annual increase). In addition, a 3-month placement at an AstraZeneca research site will be scheduled within the course of the training. The successful candidate will be trained in a broad variety of new techniques in the newly refurbished Organic Synthetic Chemistry Laboratory of the University of Liverpool (£4.5 M), which offers an outstanding research environment. Working under the supervision of Dr. C Aïssa and an AstraZeneca co-supervisor, postgraduates engaged is this programme will be optimally prepared to their future career in industry or academia.
Study information

Qualification:

PhD
Study duration:

42 months
Study mode:

full time
Start month:

October 2010
Entry requirements:

A minimum Class 2(i) (hons) (or equivalent) Master degree in Chemistry.

Funding information

Funder:

EPSRC DTA studentship
Value:

tax-free stipend (currently £13,290 p.a. and subject to annual increase)
Number of awards per year:

q
Funding applies to:
Other: see Funding notes
Funding notes:

UK applicants. EU nationals can also apply if they have been residing for UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant.
Funding duration:

42 months

Contacts and how to apply

Academic contact:

Dr. Christophe Aïssa
Tel: 0151 795 2170
e-mail: aissa@liverpool.ac.uk
Administrative contact and how to apply:

Information regarding University application procedure: http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying/

PhD Student in Phase Noise Analysis, Microtechnology and Nanoscience , information systems phd

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Application deadline 2010-08-01

A PhD student position is opened at the Microwave Electronics Laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience – MC2.

Microwave Electronics Laboratory’s strategy to increase system related research is now clearly visible in the results for 2009. Beside our traditional work on semiconductor devices and circuits, we are now demonstrating more system oriented results for future communication systems and remote sensing. Most of our work is project oriented together with other universities, companies and institutes, where Microwave Electronics Laboratory is responsible for hardware research and development.

Job description

The main research objective for the PhD student position is to study all aspects of phase noise in communication systems, all the way from how phase noise can be measured and modeled, to how to make system simulations including phase noise, and how to counteract the negative effects on the communication system performance using signal processing.

Required qualifications

You should have a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or similar, with a focus on digital communications, signal processing, or microwave electronics and high grades in the core courses. Some experience in the described fields are advantageous. Furthermore, an interest in interdisciplinary work with researchers and engineers from other fields is essential, as are skills in simulation techniques and mathematical analysis. You should be fluent in English, have good collaboration skills, and be able to communicate your results in writing and in presentations. Teaching experience is an advantage.

A PhD student position is an appointment that offers the opportunity to obtain a PhD degree. With a PhD degree in this area, you will be in great demand from Swedish as well as international industry, and you will have a very good basis for further academic research as well. The position is for a period of maximum five years. Up to 20% of this time will be used for undergraduate teaching and other departmental work, and the remaining part is spent on completing the research and courses required for a Ph.D. degree. A monthly salary is paid. The position can commence during August, 2010.

Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents.Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (REF 2010/170) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

Assoc.Prof. Thomas Eriksson
Communication Systems
thomase@chalmers.se
phone +4631 772 1745

More information about the Microwave Electronics Laboratory

Union representatives

• SACO: Jan Lindér
• ST: Marie Wenander
• SEKO: Johan Persson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00