Available Ph.D. positions

Do you like our research? There are open calls for Ph.D. positions focusing on different aspects of the chemistry of PAHs for the academic year starting in September. Background in organic, inorganic, physical, or material chemistry is advantageous, but if you have a different specialization and you feel you could contribute to our research, do not hesitate to send us your application to gamos@gamoschem.com. Your application will be considered and if eligible, we will provide you assistance with the admission process. Feel free to pick up one from the topics listed below, or contact us to customize it.

GAMOS, as a part of ICPF CAS, is accredited in several doctoral study programmes together with the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, UCT Prague (e.g. Chemistry, Chemistry and chemical technologies), and the Faculty of Science at the Charles University, Prague, CU (e.g. Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, etc.). The doctoral study always takes place according to the rules of the respective university (click them to get more info).

The application must be submitted electronically via the UCT SIS (study information system), or CU SIS. Please, take attention to the deadlines for submission (usually mid-April, find details via the links above).

Application of microwave photochemistry in the preparation of polyaromatics

Supervisor: Dr. Ing. Vladimír Církva

The proposal is based on the connection of two scientific disciplines: traditional photochemistry and recently developed microwave chemistry when the effect of UV/Vis and microwave radiation on the chemical and physical properties of molecules are studied. The required radiation is generated completely atypically directly by the microwave field using so-called electrodeless discharge lamps. The aim of the project is basic research and optimization into the influence of microwave radiation on the course of cis-trans photoisomerization and photocyclization of stilbene and o-terphenyl derivatives, leading to phenanthrene, triphenylene, phenacene, helicene analogues or their N- and S-hetero derivatives, which may find application in molecular electronics.

Preparation of phospha-nanographenes

Supervisor: Ing. Jan Storch, Ph.D.
Expert Supervisor: Ing. Tomáš Beránek, Ph.D.

π-Conjugated organophosphorus systems have become the subject of intensive research in recent years, mainly due to their use in material chemistry. The presence of the phosphorus atom in the molecule facilitates its further derivatization whereas effectively changing some key characteristics of the target molecules and their intended application. A special place in this class of substances is occupied by six-membered phosphacycles. Although considerable progress has been made recently in the synthesis of these substances, polyaromatic compounds with an incorporated phosphinine ring are still rare. As part of this study, synthetic routes enabling the introduction of the phosphinine core into nanographene structures will be investigated. The properties of these compounds will be further studied.

Heteroaromatics-based Organic Radical Batteries

Supervisor: Ing. Jan Storch, Ph.D.
Expert Supervisor: Prof. Ing. Zdeněk Sofer, Ph.D. (UCT Prague)

Unlike the well-known Li-ion batteries, ORBs (Organic Radical Batteries) were first developed in 2005 and their popularity continually has grown since then. The advantages of ORB over Li-ion cells include shorter charging time, longer life, higher capacity, lower working temperature, and environmental friendliness. However, when developing organic electrode materials, problems such as low ion mobility and weak conductivity must be solved. Among redox-active materials, heteroaromatics, such as daiza[n]phenacenes represent a unique group of molecules that undergo two one-electron reductions and at the same time, they are strong electron acceptors. This makes them interesting electrode materials whose development will be addressed in this Ph.D. work.

Required education and skills:

  • Master's degree in organic chemistry/technology
  • Systematic and creative approach to work
  • Experimental skills and practical knowledge of reaction optimization
  • Willingness to learn new things
  • Ability to work in a team

We offer:

  • Support within the team and regular group meetings
  • Opportunity to participate in extracurricular courses
  • Canteen available on site
  • Employment contract at ICPF possible

Opportunities for postdocs

We are looking for talented scientists in organic chemistry with experience in the synthesis and characterization of organic materials based on PAHs to apply them in sensors, optoelectronics, and organic batteries. Send us your CV and we will contact you back!

Opportunities for undergraduate students

Are you an undergraduate student looking for a lab to do your BSc. or MSc. thesis? Or are you just looking to gain experience working in a lab over the summer, or a couple of hours every week? Get in touch and we will try to find you a suitable project to work on while helping you grow in the process.

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