United Kingdom – Open University PhD Studentship in Biological Silicon Chemistry

Fully-funded Phd Studentship in Biological Silicon Chemistry
(Tax-free maintenance stipend of £12,600 per annum)
Department of Chemistry

Applications are invited for two PhD studentships available for three years from November 2007 in the Department of Chemistry, The Open University.

PhD Studentship in Biological Silicon Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available in the area of biological silicon chemistry. This is suitable for any student with a good chemistry (or related) degree who has an interest in understanding the chemistry behind how biological systems make and break silicon-oxygen bonds and how this knowledge can be used to develop new materials using environmentally friendly processes.

Applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae (including contact details of two referees) to Professor Peter G Taylor (e-mail: p.g.taylor@open.ac.uk).

CLOSING DATE: 28th September 2007

Disabled applicants who meet essential job requirements will be interviewed. Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (minicom 01908 654901).

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