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Electrophiles and Lewis acids are among the most common intermediates utilized for catalytic reactions. Many attempts have been made to characterize and classify the strength and reactivity of these electron deficient species. However, the classical concept of electrophilicity and Lewis acidity starts to fall apart when open-shell (radicals, radical ions) and excited states are considered.
The thesis will focus on development of electrophilic systems with open-shell and electronically excited electronic structure capable of various non-classical interactions with nucleophilic and radical partners. This unique behaviour will not only be applied in novel catalytic reactions but if will be used in re-formulation of rules for chemical bonding between open-shell and electronically excited species.
The candidate will perform synthesis and characterization of organic non-classical electrophiles and Lewis acids and will study their catalytic properties and non-covalent interactions.
Highly motivated and skilful candidate will have the opportunity to extend his/her graduate training in organic chemistry by learning electrochemical, photochemical and physicochemical 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.
