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Main objective of the project is directed to advancing the fundamental knowledge of the activation of dinitrogen by properly designed multinuclear iron and vanadium complexes. Accordingly, the project aims to design, synthesise, and structure characterization of novel complexes supported by sterically encumbered ligands with N,N-binding sites of various angular dispositions of N-donor centres. Then, the resulting low-valent metal complexes will be utilised as model systems for the N2 activation and reduction. Specific objectives will include structure characterisation and reactivity studies of the obtained low-valent metal complexes towards N2 and elucidation of the intimate steps in the N2 activation via combined experimental and theoretical studies.

• PhD student will be involved in the realization of the following research tasks:
• Design and synthesis of various multidentate N-donor ligands of various angular dispositions of N-donor centres.
• Synthesis and structural characterization of multinuclear homo- and heterometalic Fe and V complexes supported by a range of multidentate N-donor ligands.
• Synthesis of low-valent multinuclear V and Fe complexes utilizing various reducing agents and reaction conditions.
• Activation of dinitrogen activation by a family of well-defined low-valent Fe and V complexes.
• Characterization of physicochemical properties of the resulting products.

• 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 advance scientific knowledge and gain hands-on experience at the border between theory and experiment.
• Participation in international conferences.

• University degree in chemistry
• Experience in laboratory work in the field of inorganic, organic and coordination chemistry
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds
• Experience in laboratory work with redox active complexes
• Knowledge of methods: 1H, 13C and DOSY NMR, IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy
• Good command in English, communication skills and predispositions to work in a team

• 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
• The candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals
• Research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects