Supramolecular
Photochemistry
Postdoctoral
Position, starting date Aug 2004, duration 18 months POSITION
FILLED IN
Applications are invited for
a postdoctoral research assistantship in supramolecular photochemistry. The
project will involve the synthesis of chromophore-appended-transition metal
complexes and the investigation of their photophysical properties. The systems
are designed to undergo photoinduced inter-component electron transfer in order
to initiate photocatalytic processes in aqueous or biphasic media.
The research programme is
led by Prof. Robin Perutz in collaboration with Dr. Simon Duckett and Dr. Anne
Duhme-Klair. Experience in synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry is
essential and expertise in photochemistry would be an advantage. The applicant
has the opportunity to spend approximately 6 weeks in at least one other
laboratory within the network.
References:
1.
Jedner, S. B., James, R., Perutz, R. N., Duhme-Klair, A.-K., Selective
Signalling of Molybdate by a Siderophore Derivative, J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., 2001,
2327 - 2329.
2.
Gabrielsson, A., Hartl, F., Lindsay-Smith, J. R., Perutz, R. N.,
Photo-induced ligand substitution at a remote site via electron transfer in a
porphyrin-appended rheniumcarbonyl supermolecule, Chem. Commun., 2002, 950
- 951.
3. Aspley, C. J.,
Lindsay-Smith J. R., Perutz, R. N., Pursche D., Synthesis and photochemistry of
free base and zinc tetraaryl porphyrins mono-substituted with tungsten
pentacarbonyl via a pyridine linker, J.
Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., 2002,
170-180.
4. Jedner, S. B.,
Perutz, R. N., Duhme-Klair, A.-K., Synthesis and Characterisation of a
Siderophore-based luminescent sensor for molybdate, Z. anorg. allg. Chem., 2003,
629, 2421 - 2426.
5. Lewis, J. R.; Busotti, L.; Foggi, p.; Perutz,
R. N.; Moore, J. N., Picosecond forward and nanosecond back electron transfer
in an aza crown substituted [(bpy)Re(CO)3(L)]+ complex:
direct observation by time-resolved UV-visible spectroscopy, J. Phys Chem. A, 2002, 106, 12202 - 12208.
6. Godard, C.;
Callaghan, P.;Cunningham, J. L.; Duckett, S.B.; Lohman, J.A.B.; Perutz, R.N.
NMR characterisation of unstable solvent and dihydride complexes generated at
low temperatures by in-situ UV irradiation
Chem. Comm., 2002, 2836.
Cost
of living in York:
Accommodation:
· self contained
furnished flat in York, average £450 per month excluding bills
· furnished room in
a shared house or flat, £200 - 250 per month
Other living expenses:
approx. £300 per month
Contacts:
For informal inquiries,
contact Prof. Robin Perutz (tel. +44 (0)1904 432500, email rnp1@york.ac.uk).
For further particulars and
details of how to apply, please see http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/persnl/jobs/ or
write to the Personnel Office, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK or email jobs@york.ac.uk.