PhD and PostDoc positions in solid-state NMR
Development and applications of high-resolution solid-state NMR methods to
study molecular systems of pharmaceutical, energy and environmental interest
Job summary:
Two research grants (1 PhD and 1 PostDoc) are available for highly
motivated candidates with an outstanding academic record in the Science or
Engineering disciplines, at the Group for Synthesis, Structure and
Technological Application of Materials – SYSTAM – at the University of
Oviedo (Spain) and the Center for Research in Ceramics and Composite
Materials – CICECO – at the University of Aveiro (Portugal) within the
framework of project MAT2010-15094. This project aims at employing
state-of-the art solid-state NMR (SSNMR) methodology and computational
methods to understand the underlying intermolecular interactions, which
play a crucial role in the molecular arrangement of pharmaceutical systems
and elucidate the chemical structure of inorganic-organic hybrid materials
of environmental and catalytic interest. The successful candidates will
have access to fully equipped SSNMR spectrometers ranging from 400 to 800
MHz located at both universities and at the installations of the
Portuguese NMR network. The candidates will also have access to several
diffraction equipments including sophisticated high-resolution
single-crystal/powder X-ray and electron diffraction equipments.
See below the job description and application details for each position
(Note: the PostDoc position description is just after the PhD position
details written below)
L. Mafra
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Luís Mafra, PhD
CICECO research laboratory
Chemistry Department
University of Aveiro
3810-193 Aveiro
Portugal
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e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Office: +351 234 247135 (ext. 24754)
Fax: +351 234 370 084
####### PhD position ##############################################
Job description:
Duration: The PhD grant will have an initial duration of 12 months, with a
predicted starting date of 01 March 2012, and a possible extension up to a
period of 60 months. The further extension will be possible depending upon
the success on application to different Spanish (as FPI, FPU, Severo Ochoa
or PPI-Uniovi) or European programs.
Application deadline: 31 January, 2012
Activity Outline: The objectives of the project will be to perform
experimental and computational studies of tridimensional structure of
compounds with pharmaceutical interest based on solid-state NMR
spectroscopy combined with X-ray diffraction methods and computer
simulations. The systems to be studied may include two research lines: i)
Pharmaceutical systems: polymorphism and the study of intermolecular
forces implied in the transformation between pharmaceutical hydrates and
anhydrates; study of polymeric scaffolds hosting drugs to investigate the
structure and intermolecular drug-drug and drug-host interactions involved
in the mechanism of swelling, drug impregnation, and drug release. ii)
Systems of environmental, energy and catalytic interest: Study of hybrid
materials to capture CO2 and to convert catalytically the CO2 to various
commodity chemicals. The hybrid materials to be studied include ionic
liquids and Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs).
Academic Requirements: Prospective applicants should possess a degree in
Science or Engineering disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Physical
Chemistry, Computational Chemistry or related fields). Previous experience
in computational methods or NMR spectroscopy is an advantage but not
mandatory. The candidate should have a final course classification equal
or above 16/20. The candidates should, preferably, have less than two
years after graduation.
Evaluation Criteria and Process: The evaluation criteria are: i) Final
classification of Undergraduate (value: 8/20) and Masters (value: 5/20)
degrees; ii) Previous experience in related areas (value: 2/20); iii)
Scientific publication record (value 2/20); Interview (value 3/20). All
eligible candidates will first be classified in terms of absolute merit.
Those approved will then be ordered consecutively in terms of relative
merit. The candidate rated highest in the relative merit list will be
invited to occupy the position. The selected person will be informed by
email.
Documents Required: i) Application letter mentioning the contacts of two
or three reference contacts; ii) Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed; iii)
Photocopy (or scanned copy) of identity card or passport; iv) Academic
degree certificate(s). Applications should be sent by email to Dr. Luís
Mafra ([log in to unmask]) and Prof. Santiago García-Granda ([log in to unmask])
within the time frame of the call.
#######PostDoc position ##############################################
Job description:
Duration: The PostDoc grant will have an initial duration of 10 months,
with a predicted starting date of 01 March 2012, and a possible extension
period of 12 additional months till the end of 2013. Further contracts are
possible depending upon the success on application to different Spanish
programs (as Juan de la Cierva, Ramón y Cajal, Clarín) or European
programs.
Application deadline: 31 January, 2012
Activity Outline: The objectives of the project will be to perform
experimental and computational studies of tridimensional structure of
compounds with pharmaceutical interest based on solid-state NMR
spectroscopy combined with X-ray diffraction methods and computer
simulations. The systems to be studied may include two research lines: i)
Pharmaceutical systems: polymorphism and the study of intermolecular
forces implied in the transformation between pharmaceutical hydrates and
anhydrates; study of polymeric scaffolds hosting drugs to investigate the
structure and intermolecular drug-drug and drug-host interactions involved
in the mechanism of swelling, drug impregnation, and drug release. ii)
Systems of environmental, energy and catalytic interest: Study of hybrid
materials to capture CO2 and to convert catalytically the CO2 to various
commodity chemicals. The hybrid materials to be studied include ionic
liquids and Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs).
Academic Requirements: Prospective applicants should possess a PhD in
Science or Engineering disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Physical
Chemistry, Computational Chemistry or related fields). Previous experience
in computational methods and/or solid-state NMR spectroscopy is an
advantage. The candidate should have a top research profile with
international experience. The candidates should be preferably under 35 and
less than four years after the obtaining their PhD.
Evaluation Criteria and Process: The evaluation criteria are: i) Final
classification of Undergraduate (value: 2/20) and Masters (value: 3/20)
degrees; ii) Previous international experience in related areas (value:
5/20); iii) Scientific publication record (value 7/20); Interview in
English (value 3/20). All eligible candidates will first be classified in
terms of absolute merit. Those approved will then be ordered consecutively
in terms of relative merit. The candidate rated highest in the relative
merit list will be invited to occupy the position. The selected person
will be informed by email.
Documents Required: i) Application letter mentioning the contacts of two
or three international reference contacts; ii) Curriculum Vitae, dated and
signed; iii) Photocopy (or scanned copy) of identity card or passport; iv)
Academic degree certificate(s). Applications should be sent by email to
Dr. Luís Mafra ([log in to unmask]) and Prof. Santiago García-Granda
([log in to unmask]) within the time frame of the call.
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