Harvesting fluorine from fluorocarbons: methods for transfer fluorination

This project will focus on organic and organometallic chemistry syntheses. The student will learn advanced organic/organometallic techniques, as well as analytical methods and advanced fluorine chemistry.

The project will be conducted in the laboratory of Associate Professor Rowan Young. This laboratory is housed in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences. The student will be provided with state-of-the-art synthesis and analysis equipment and instrumentation and will benefit from the support of Assoc. Prof. Young and other senior research group members.

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

• previous academic record
• publication record
• honours and awards
• employment history

A working knowledge of organic or organometallic chemistry would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of inorganic, organic or organometallic chemistry and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of organic synthesis is highly desirable.

Before you apply

Before submitting an application you should:

1. check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2. prepare your documentation
3. contact Associate Professor Rowan Young (rowan.young@uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability
4. submit your application by 18 February, 2025 18 February, 2025.

When you apply

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for your program. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.

In your application ensure that under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section you select:

• ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
• ‘I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'
• ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and in the ‘Name of scholarship’ field enter .

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