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Presentation of the project:
Spin transition iron(II) complexes are typical prototypes of molecular switches, which have an
important potential for applications. However, the link between the molecular formula of the
compound, intermolecular interactions in the solid state, and the details of the spin transition
properties of the material, is not fully understood yet.
We recently described the synthesis, structure and magnetic properties of the mononuclear
iron(II) complex [Fe(bapbpy)(NCS)2] (references [1] and [2]). Its spin transition behavior is
highly cooperative, as it shows two sharp transitions with two hysteresis cycles. The existence
of a highly ordered intermediate phase built by the repetition of the [LS-HS-LS] motif is quite
peculiar. Overall, the cooperativity observed in this compound reveals particularly strong
intermolecular interactions.
The PhD aims at 1) modifying the bapbpy ligand in order to increase the transition
temperature, and 2) better understand the intermolecular interactions in the solid state. In the
end, the mononuclear complex will be integrated in polyfunctional materials, combining the
spin transition properties with, for example, electric conductivity, mechanical ductility
(polymers), or liquid crystalline properties. The potential application of such new materials will
also be investigated.
References:
[1] S. Bonnet, M. A. Siegler, J. Sánchez Costa, G. Molnár, A. Bousseksou, A. L. Spek, P. Gamez,
J. Reedijk, Chem. Commun. 2008, 5619.
[2] J.-F. Létard, P. Guillonneau, L. Goux-Capes, Top. Curr. Chem. 2004, 235, 221.
Keywords:
spin transition - iron complexes - material chemistry - molecular switches.
The offer:
The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of four years (1 year plus a further
3 years after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). The salary
will range from ? 2,042 (first year) before tax, up to a maximum of ? 2,612 (last year) per
month. The Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities (CAO) is applicable.
Profile:
The PhD candidate will hold a recent Master's Degree (or equivalent) in chemistry; he/she
should be well trained in preparative chemistry and have experience with transition metal
complexes. Experience in material chemistry or magnetic compounds will be a plus. Good
English skills are required.
Starting date:
November 1st, 2009 or later.
Location:
The PhD will be held within the group of Molecular Bio-Inorganic Chemistry, which is part of the
Leiden Institute of Chemistry at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science of Leiden
University, The Netherlands.
Webpage: http://cbac.lic.gorlaeus.net .
Applications:
Applications including a letter of motivation, detailed CV, and two letters of references should
be sent by email to Dr. Sylvestre Bonnet (sylvestre.bonnet@gmail.com, +31 (0)6 28 210 710).