Chemistry of actinides (Th, U) for the synthesis of organic-inorganic hybrid compounds (such as MOFs) - M/F.
Core
Synthesize organic-inorganic hybrid compounds (MOFs) using actinides (Th, U) to develop storage matrices for transuranic actinides.
Role type
PhD researcher (actinide chemistry)
Builds
New ordered structures (coordination polymers, MOFs) and discrete polyoxo cluster systems
Domain
Nuclear chemistry / Materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemistry, handling of radionuclides, glove box operation, chemical synthesis under controlled atmosphere, coordination polymer synthesis, MOF synthesis, polyoxo cluster formation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
glove boxes, chemical synthesis systems under controlled atmosphere
Responsibilities
Synthesize new chemical systems with actinides and organic ligands, stabilize reduced oxidation states of uranium, manipulate hydrolysis processes to form polyoxo clusters, evaluate molecular adsorption or cation exchange capacity of new entities
Seniority
Entry-level researcher (First Stage Researcher R1)