Postgraduate Studentships in Chemistry
National University of Ireland, Galway
Commencing September/October 2009

Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory
http://www.nuigalway.ie/chemistry/staff/donal_leech/

Several fully-funded post-graduate Ph.D. studentships in the Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory are available, funded under collaborative research awards by the ERA - Chemistry initiative, the EU FP7 programme, and a Charles Parsons Energy Research Award.

Programme Topics:
1. Preparation, characterization and evaluation of integrated bioelectrocatalytic systems (enzyme-based) for sensor and energy conversion
2. Bioelectrocatalytic (enzyme and microbial) systems for electricity generation

An honours undergraduate qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline, with a significant training in Chemistry is an essential qualification for applicants. A background in enzyme biochemistry, or microbial ecology is an advantage for intending applicants for topics 1 and 2, respectively.

Applicants should submit their CV, detailing relevant experience, a personal statement, outlining reasons for their interest in the post, and the name of three references to:


For further information contact

Dr. Dónal leech
Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory
School of Chemistry
National University of Ireland, Galway
Ph: +353 91 493563
E-mail:
Web: http://www.nuigalway.ie/chemistry/staff/donal_leech/