PhD Scholarship in Molecular Bismuth Chemistry

Description

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a fully funded ARC PhD scholarship in the Evans group at Flinders University. This project will focus on the design of bismuth complexes and their use in hydrogen evolution reactions. You will design a novel set of ligands, synthesise their corresponding bismuth complexes and explore their use as on-demand hydrogen sources. The ideal candidate will have expertise in synthetic organometallic chemistry, particularly the use of air-sensitive techniques (i.e. glovebox/Schlenk line).

Benefits

The scholarship will be awarded for three years and includes:

• a stipend valued at $36,061, indexed each year tax free.
• a Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must: 

• have a strong background in synthetic organometallic chemistry and experience using air-sensitive techniques (glovebox, Schlenk line).
• meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in mid-2026.