A funded research MSc position is available to start in the group in either September 2023 or January 2024. It is a 1-year position, with funding for stipend, EU-fees, and consumables. For a suitable candidate the position could become the first year of a PhD in the group. The topic of the project lies in the general area of synthetic organic chemistry.
Applications are welcome from students with, or expecting to gain, a 2:1 or first class honours BSc degree (or equivalent) or taught MSc. Experience in any area of modern Chemical Synthesis including organic and inorganic methodology, natural product and target molecule synthesis, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, flow chemistry, automation or carbohydrate chemistry would be an advantage. The closing date for applications is July 4th 2023 but the position may be filled sooner if suitable applicants are identified so early application is advised.
Successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their chemical knowledge, technical skills and transferable skills. They will attend courses on the Dublin Chemistry programme, and attend group meetings, seminars and conferences. They will develop advanced synthetic chemistry skills. On graduation they should be well placed to pursue a career in either the chemical industry or as an academic researcher.
How to apply:
For enquiries, or to apply, please contact Eoghan by email: eoghan_dot_mcgarrigle_at_ucd_dot_ie. Applicants should send a cover letter and a CV including the names of at least two people willing to provide a reference.
English Language Ability
If your mother tongue is not English, or you did not take your undergraduate through English, UCD requires a score of 6.5 in IELTS (minimum 6.0 in each band), or 600 in TOEFL (250 computer based, with test of written English at 475+), or a score of 90 in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 21 in the Writing Section. These scores must be obtained prior to starting an MSc (but you don’t have to have achieved this yet). See the UCD International Office website for more details.