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The goals of this project are the theoretical and experimental investigations directed toward the factors controlling the structure and reactivity of Group 13 organometallic complexes to provide a framework for a unified look at both the dormant Lewis acidity and the bonding situation in electron-rich hypervalent molecules and unravelling the role of non-covalent interactions on the properties of the complexes in question.

Student will be involved in the realization of research tasks:

• Comprehensive structure analysis of 5-coordinate Group 13 complexes included in the Cambridge Structural Database
• Synthesis, and characterization of new model Group 13 organometallic complexes (Al and Ga)
• Investigation reactivity of 4-coordinate dialkyl Group 13 complexes towards small molecules like carbon dioxide, water and alcohols.

• Participation in high impact and timely research;
• Access to unique technology and modern research laboratories;
• Opportunity to work in a team of dedicated researchers and technologists;
• Opportunity to work in a team of experienced organometallic/supramolecular chemists;
• Participation in international conferences;

• Completed 3rd year of studies in chemistry;
• Experience in laboratory work in the field of inorganic-organic and coordination chemistry;
• Experience in analysis of the molecular and supramolecular structure of metal complexes;
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and  manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds;
• Basic knowledge in spectroscopic methods;

When assessing an application, the committee takes into account:

• The candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project;
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and;  manipulation of air-sensitive compounds;