Overview
Photoinduced electron transfer and charge separation is one of the most important phenomena in Universe. It plays an important role in processes essential for life, such as photosynthesis, respiration, protein folding and biocatalysis. It is also highly relevant for solar cells, batteries, molecular electronics and smart materials.
The thesis will focus on development of systems for reversible charge transfer between two redox-active centres. The transfer of charge will be in both directions controlled by photoinduced electron transfer and both states will be stabilized by follow-up chemical reaction (intramolecular cyclization, protonation and others).
Reversible photoinduced electron transfer will be used for dipole reorientation, control of charges and counterions and regulation of electrostatic interactions. These unique properties will be further used in design of novel materials and devices in molecular electronics.
The candidate will perform synthesis and characterization of organic redox-active molecules and will study their properties.
Highly motivated and skilful candidate will have the opportunity to extend his/her graduate training in physical and organic chemistry by learning electrochemical, photochemical and advanced spectroscopic methods.
University:
Faculty of Chemical Technology, UCT Prague; Faculty of Science, Charles University
Group:
Tomáš Slanina Group, Redox Photochemistry
Tutor:
doc. RNDr. Tomáš Slanina, Ph.D.
Field of study:
Organic chemistry
How to apply:
At the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS / IOCB Prague, we are looking for talented, independent, and highly motivated PhD students with an MSc. degree or equivalent in life sciences or related fields. We offer exciting new projects in organic and medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular and structural biology, and analytical and physical chemistry.
- Online registration deadline: 3 March 2025
- Interview Day: 20 March 2025
Learn more and apply at www.uochb.cz/en/call-for-phd-applications.
