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We are pleased to invite applications for a PhD research position in the Kraemer group, School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, working on a Trinity Research Doctoral Award (TRDA) funded project focused on the in silico design of sustainable catalyst platforms.
This PhD project, Data-enhanced Quantum Chemistry for Predictive Catalyst Design, aims to
Develop computational approaches for the discovery of sustainable catalysts based on low-valent main group elements. The research addresses a critical challenge in the transition to a climate-neutral economy by enabling the design of environmentally benign alternatives to precious-metal catalysts used in chemical processes.
The successful candidate will combine state-of-the-art quantum chemical modelling alongside machine learning techniques and contribute to the development of predictive frameworks for catalyst discovery. The project will investigate the electronic structure and reactivity of Group 13 compounds, focusing on key catalytic processes, such as small-molecule activation and photochemically driven transformations. Working within an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment, the candidate will contribute to the development of data-driven methodologies that support sustainable chemical manufacturing and advance fundamental understanding of main group catalysis.
Application Procedure•
Applicants should submit:
- a cover letter outlining relevant research experience and motivation for applying
- contact details of two academic referees
Please send the application to:
Prof. Tobias Kraemer
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