PhD-Synthetic and Mechanistic Investigations with Perfluoroarenes

Job Detail

Experience No Preference
Qualifications Master’s

Job Description

Project details

This project will study rearrangement and anulation reactions for per- and poly-fluoroarene derivatives. Reactions involving tandem SNAr, Smiles or Truce-Smiles processes will be examined. The reactions will be developed to prepare new and usefully functionalised aromatic and heterocyclic compounds.

94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021

Supervisors

Primary supervisor: George Weaver

Secondary supervisor: Marc Kimber

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours.

Applicants should have, or shortly be expecting an upper second or first class degree in chemistry or a closely related discipline. An interest in, and good knowledge of, organic chemistry and reaction mechanism is required. Experience of practical synthetic chemistry is necessary, as is familiarity with spectroscopic methods of analysis including NMR, IR and MS. Candidates need not submit a research proposal but should highlight their interest in this project. References will be taken up as part of the recruitment process.

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2025-26 entry

UK fee

£5,006 Full-time degree per annum

International fee

£28,600 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the 2025-26 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2025, January 2026, April 2026 and July 2026.

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Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.

How to apply

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select Chemistry.Please quote the advertised reference number: CM/GW-SF1/2025 in your application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit a CV and the minimum supporting documents.

The following selection criteria will be used by academic schools to help them make a decision on your application. Please note that this criteria is used for both funded and self-funded projects.

Please note, applications for this project are considered on an ongoing basis once submitted and the project may be withdrawn prior to the application deadline, if a suitable candidate is chosen for the project.

Suitably qualified applications will be invited for online interview with the supervisors. References will be taken up as part of the admissions process.

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Required skills

good knowledge of organic chemistry and reaction mechanism is required.

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