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JRF Positions in the Department of Chemistry at IIT-Ropar, India: Development of [3 + 3]-Cycloaddition of Azomethine Lide towards the Construction of Piperidine Ring System: Application to the Alkaloids Synthesis

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the DST SERC FAST Tract project entitled “Development of [3 + 3]-cycloaddition of Azomethine ylide towards the construction of Piperidine Ring System: Application to the Alkaloids Synthesis” under the supervision of undersigned. The selected candidate is possible to register for Ph. D. program as per existing Institute rules. The aim of the project is to develop new methodology dealing with cycloaddition reactions, asymmetric variant of the same and application towards alkaloids syntheses.
Eligibility: M.Sc. Chemistry with 60% marks (or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale with valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET qualified candidates are eligible to apply.
Desirable Qualification:  years of experience in handling moisture sensitive reactions, interpretation of spectral data, such as NMR, Mass, IR etc. Good writing and communication skill in English is also will be considered as a criterion

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 April  2011

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JRF Positions in the Department of Chemistry at IIT-Ropar, India

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the DST SERC FAST Tract project entitled “Development of [3 + 3]-cycloaddition of Azomethine ylide towards the construction of Piperidine Ring System: Application to the Alkaloids Synthesis” under the supervision of undersigned. The selected candidate is possible to register for Ph. D. program as per existing Institute rules. The aim of the project is to develop new methodology dealing with cycloaddition reactions, asymmetric variant of the same and application towards alkaloids syntheses.
Eligibility: M.Sc. Chemistry with 60% marks (or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale with valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET qualified candidates are eligible to apply.
Desirable Qualification:  years of experience in handling moisture sensitive reactions, interpretation of spectral data, such as NMR, Mass, IR etc. Good writing and communication skill in English is also will be considered as a criterion

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 April  2011

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PhD Studentship in the Institute of Physics, Technical University of Lodz, Poland: theoretical/computational chemistry

A PhD student position is available in the Institute of Physics, Technical University of Lodz, Poland in the group of Prof. Katarzyna Pernal position to carry out the project “Accurate description of intermolecular interaction energies from extended random phase approximation”.

The position is in the field of theoretical/computational chemistry. The project involves development and coding of new quantum chemistry methods.

The position is financed via the program “Pomost” founded by the Foundation for Polish Science.

The Stipend’s amount: 3 500 PLN / month.

The stipend is free of tax. Neither health nor pension insurance is provided.

Maximum period of stipend agreement: till 30 September 2013.

A successful candidate will join the PhD program at the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Lodz. After the “Pomost” contract expires the candidate will continue working towards the PhD degree as the graduate student receiving the stipend from the Department of Chemistry (the amount is decided by the department).

Profile of candidates:

· Full university degree (Master Degree or equivalent) in Chemistry or Physics.

· Computational and programming skills.

· Strong mathematical background.

· Good knowledge of quantum chemistry methods.

· Fluent spoken and written English.

Scholarship Applocation Deadline:31 March 2011

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