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International applicants for doctoral study (Czech and Slovak Republics applicants NOT included)
Doctoral degree in full-time or combined form. The language of instruction is Czech.
The programme can be studied only as a single subject with a specialization (Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Physical Chemistry).
Application deadline depending on the admission procedure chosen (midnight 30 November 2024 or 15 December 2024)
The doctoral study program of Chemistry aims at training highly skilled specialists in five specialization fields of study - analytical, inorganic, physical, materials, and organic chemistry. Training of doctoral students is carried out at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and is based on scientific research and independent creative activity in selected fields and areas of research or development. Major research topics in individual specialization fields are:
“Chemistry is a powerful charm”
Analytical Chemistry
Development of methodology and instrumentation in the field of spectrometry and analytical
Instrumental analysis of inorganic, organic and biological samples.
Analytical applications and characterization of nanomaterials.
Inorganic Chemistry
Synthesis and characteriazation of metal complexes and coordination polymers
Synthesis of organometallic compounds and studies of their structure and properties
Synthesis of molecular compounds as precursors to new materials
Physical Chemistry
Physical-chemical characterization of compounds and materials - studies of their properties by modern research methods
Application of quantum chemical methods to problems in structure, reactivity, and molecular spectroscopy
Characterization and study of biomolecules by modern spectral and electrochemical methods
Materials Chemistry
Chemical synthesis of nanoparticles of metals and oxides
Phase equilibria and transformations of materials
Quantum chemistry computations in materials chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Modern approaches in synthetic and medicinal chemistry directed toward the preparation of novel organic compounds with targeted biological activity
Mechanistic organic chemistry and photochemistry
Synthesis of macrocyclic compounds and investigation of their supramolecular properties
The work of doctoral students under supervision of their tutors is focused either on independent and creative experimental activity or theoretical pursuits. The study is based on a thorough theoretical knowledge of the whole discipline of chemistry. The student acquires this knowledge by completing compulsory optional courses, which are supplemented by the latest information in the given area, and through optional courses gaining experimental technique skills, as well as learning new methods. In addition, the programme contributes to developing the abilities of students to critically evaluate findings gained from literature and pass on these as well as their own findings to the public by means of seminars. Teaching experience is gained by assisting in selected courses for students of bachelor and master programs. An important goal of doctoral studies is also gaining broad scientific view of the discipline, international experience and language skills, which is facilitated by research stays at domestic and foreing partner institutions and by active participation at national and international scientific conferences. During their studies student will learn to prepare manuscripts in English. The ultimate goal of this study is to obtain significant scientific results that can be published in prestigious journals and finally summarize them in a doctoral dissertation thesis. Graduates of this program will be primarily prepared to pursue scientific carries in academic institutions, but they also could be employed in research and development departments of various companies, in medical establishments, and in government institutions.
A minimum stay abroad must last at least for one month.
A one-semester stay at a foreign research institution is recommended in this programme.
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Graduates of the Chemistry program according to their specialization field find employment at university departments, at institutes of Academy of Sciences, at various research institutes and control laboratories in private firms and government institutions. Further opportunities are found in chemical, pharmaceutical, electronic, and food industries, laboratories in the fields of environmental protection, health care, agriculture and biotechnology. They also find employment in areas of development and production of instrumentation and also in qualified sale and service. Graduates are flexible and easily adapt to various requirements of chemistry oriented companies and they are trained not only for professional careers in their specialization, but their wide-ranging education allows them to adjust easily for careers in other fields as well. By their work in research teams and by their educational work in bachelor and master degree programs, the doctoral students also cultivate their ability to lead younger colleagues. By that they acquire further essential experience for their expected professional role as the executives. Language skills, international contacts, and study stays abroad allows graduates to find employment also at foreign leading institutions.
More information about admission process for international applicants in general can be found here.
Date of the entrance exam
The applicants will receive information about the entrance exam by e-mail usually at least 10 days before the exam.
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Conditions of admission
To be admitted, a candidate must obtain a total of at least 120 points out of 200, with at least 60 points in both parts.
Successful applicants are informed of their acceptance by e-mail and subsequently receive an invitation to the enrolment.
Programme capacity
The capacity of a given programme is not fixed; students are admitted based on a decision by the Doctoral Board after assessing their aptitude for study and motivation.
More information about admission process for international applicants in general can be found in the section Admission Process.
Date of the entrance exam
The applicants will receive information about the entrance exam by e-mail usually at least 10 days before the exam.
Please, always check your e-mails, including spam folders.
Conditions of admission
To be admitted, a candidate must obtain a total of at least 120 points out of 200, with at least 60 points in both parts.
Successful applicants are informed of their acceptance by e-mail and subsequently receive an invitation to the enrolment.
Programme capacity
The capacity of a given programme is not fixed; students are admitted based on a decision by the Doctoral Board after assessing their aptitude for study and motivation.
International applicants for doctoral study (Czech and Slovak Republics applicants NOT included)
Admission to Doctoral degree programmes in 2024/2025 (beginning: Spring 2025)
In the single-subject studies, the student deepens knowledge in the concrete focus of the degree programme and chooses one specialization. The specialization is stated in the university diploma.
The acoustic signal associated with the plasma formation during the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) will be studied. Investigation of the frequency spectrum of the acoustic signal during ablation of various materials as well as study concerning the shot-to-shot evolution of the laser-induced crater morphology and plasma emission lines will be the main topic of this work. The previous results confirm that the acoustic signal is well correlated with the target hardness/density and also can be used as an ablation rate indicator. Acoustic signal provides new information relative to the ablation process that is independent of the LIBS spectrum.
Literatura: D. L. Shinholt, S. N. Anthony, A. W. Alexander, B. E. Draper, and M. F. Jarrold, A Frequency and Amplitude Scanned Quadrupole Mass Filter for the Analysis of High m/z Ions, Review of Scientific Instruments 2014, 85, 11309. Landais, B.; Beaugrand, C.; Capron-Dukan, L.; Sablier, M.; Simonneau, G.; Rolando, C., Varying the radio frequency: a new scanning mode for quadrupole analyzers. Rapid Commun Mass Sp 1998, 12 (6), 302-306.
During this thesis the research will be focused on the development of methods based on labelling of antibodies by nanoparticles and preparation of molecularly imprinted polymers and their application for imaging of proteins and elements in soft tissues. Moreover, improving of lateral resolution and calibration processes will be optimized with respect to reach sufficient limit of detection and lateral resolution.
Vývoj technik umožňující selektivní detekci biomolekul značených kovovými nanočásticemi pomocí spektroskopie laserem buzeného plazmatu. Vývoj metod pro rychlou detekci biomolekul s vysokým prostorovým rozlišením a citlivostí.
Experimentální část práce bude zahrnovat vývoj nových mikroextrakčních technik, které jsou založeny na selektivních přechodech analytů přes semi-permeabilní fázová rozhraní [1,2]. Při přechodu analytů bude využito difuze [1] nebo bude přechod urychlen účinkem elektrického pole [2]. Výsledné mikroextrakční techniky budou spojeny off-line nebo in-line s vhodnými analytickými metodami (primárně s kapilární elektroforézou) a adekvátnost takového spojení bude demonstrována analýzami biologicky, klinicky a toxikologicky významných analytů v reálných komplexních vzorcích jako je moč, krevní sérum/plasma a plná krev. [1] Kubáň, P., Boček, P., J. Chromatogr. A 1234 (2012) 2-8. [2] Kubáň, P., Šlampová, A., Boček, P., Electrophoresis 31 (2010) 768-785.
Development of conection of capillary electrophoresis with ICP. Application for analysis of nanoparticles.
Vývoj metod pro sledování prostorové distribuce prvků v různých materiálech na principu spektroskopie laserem buzeného plazmatu. Vývoj a optimalizace konfigurace a experimentálních parametrů sestavy na signál. Použití pokročilých chemmometrických postupů pro vyhodnocení naměřených dat.
Preparation of hypercrosslinked polymer-based monolithic stationary phases allowing size-based separation of proteins and separation of peptides in gradient elution liquid chromatography.
Práce se bude věnovat metodám LA-ICP-MS a LIBS, které využívají pro analýzu působení laserového pulzu na povrch vzorku. Bude studováno mikropazma, jehož vlastnosti jsou zásadní pro metodu LIBS (teplota, rozpínání, časový průběh, hustota částic...) a vznikající aerosol, jehož kvalita určuje správnost a přesnost metody LA-ICP-MS (velikostní distribuce čístic, koncentrace částic, složení částic, účinnost transportu...). Bude sestrojena komora pro simultánní provoz obou metod za použití jednoho laseru. Studovány budou různé parametry laseru a různá úprava povrchu vzorků (hrubost, plazmové napařování, nanočástice).
Nanočástice přináší řadu unikátních vlastností, které nacházejí uplatnění v řadě inovativních metod a protokolů. Není tak náhodou, že využití nanomateriálů patří mezi Národní priority orientovaného výzkumu, experimentálního vývoje a inovací (VaVaI).
Nanočástice mají nezastupitelné místo i v analytické chemii. Jednotlivé analytické aplikace pak kladnou specifické nároky na konkrétní vlastnosti potřebných nanočástic. Těchto vlastností je někdy náročné dosáhnout při použití jediného typu materiálu (tj. prvku či sloučeniny). Tato dizertační práce směřuje na přípravu nanočástic z plasmonických kovů v kombinaci s dalšími materiály tak, aby byly připraveny částice maximálně vhodné pro danou analytickou aplikaci.
Jedním z cílů dizertační práce tak bude příprava nanočástic umožňující selektivní a citlivou detekci peptidických látek pomocí povrchem zesílené Ramanovy spektrometrie. Zde budou připravované částice složené ze stříbra a sorbentu. Druhá část práce bude směřovat na selektivní detekci thiolovaných látek. Zlaté nanočástice (AuNP) nebo konjugované částice AuNP-Fe3O4 s magnetickými vlastnostmi mají obzvláště silnou afinitu k biomolekulám obsahujícím thiol, které se spontánně adsorbují na povrch Au nanočástic. Aplikace AuNP a AuNP-Fe3O4 bude využita pro selektivní extrakci a prekoncentraci biologických thiolů z neinvazivních biologických tekutin (EBC, sliny, pot) s možností automatizace celého procesu.
Práce se týká následujích témat:
Předložený projekt navazuje na diplomovou práci Mgr. Jakuba Nagyho "Teoretické studium hybridních fosfosilikátových materiálů" obhájenou na Ústavu chemie PřF MU v lednu 2022. Výpočty, které byly v práci provedeny, vedly k vytvoření sady cyklických modelů silikofosfátů s křemíkem v koordinaci 4, 5, nebo 6 s postupnou náhradou několika fosfátových skupin acetáty. Dále ukázaly souvislosti mezi chemickým stíněním centrálního atomu křemíku, úhly mezi vazbami, jichž se centrální křemík účastní, a chemickou identitou substituentů. Hlavní otázkou experimentalistů na počátku celého projektu však bylo pochopení snížené reaktivity silikofosfátů vzhledem k tvorbě hypervalentních struktur, jsou-li některé z fosfátových skupin v reaktantu v koordinaci 4 nahrazeny acetáty. Studium mechanismu reakce čtyřkoordinovaného "čistého" vs. hybridního silikofosfátu s vazebným partnerem bude hlavní náplní předkládaného doktorského projektu. Pro vybranou sadu čtyřkoordinovaných čistých a hybridních silikofosfátů bude metodou DFT modelován povrch reakční potenciální energie, identifikovány tranzitní stavy s dostatečně nízkou energií a jim příslušející produkty. Konečným výstupem předpokládaných publikací bude pochopení zákonitostí mezi identitiou a konformací reaktantu a výškou aktivační bariéry pro příslušnou kondenzační reakci.
The research is focused on the synthesis of new polytopic ligands and their utilization in the construction of functional coordination polymers (porous, luminescent). The attention is given to robust architectures of MOFs, which can be exploited as matrices for crystallization of small molecules (crystalline sponges). Another line of research includes the search for a functional connection between metal complexes and organic macrocycles and molecular clips. Using a rotating anode dual-wavelength X-ray diffractometer, we are able to determine structures even of very tiny crystals and of very complex systems with large unit cells.
1. Prepare a literature survey on charged molecular silicon phosphates and phosphonates.
2. Synthesize new charged compounds containing Si-O-P bonds.
3. Characterize the molecular compounds by appropriate methods.
4. Apply the prepared molecules in heterogeneous catalysis with a special focus on reaction between carbon dioxide and epoxides.
1. Prepare a literature survey on molecular silicon phosphates and phosphonates.
2. Synthesize new molecular compounds containing Si-O-P bonds.
3. Characterize the prepared molecules with appropriate methods.
4. Apply the molecular compounds in the synthesis of porous silicophosphate and silicophosphonate materials.
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Tato disertační práce se bude zabývat přípravou materiálů nesoucích makrocykly bambusurilu. Práce se bude skládat ze syntézy derivátů bambusurilu obsahujících funkční skupiny a jejich připojení k různým materiálům prostřednictvím kovalentních vazeb. Bude testována schopnost připravených materiálů odstraňovat anionty roztoků.
This doctoral thesis will deal with the preparation of materials bearing bambusuril macrocycles. This thesis will consist of the synthesis of bambusuril derivatives containing functional groups and their attachment to different materials through covalent bonds. The resulting materials will be tested for their potency to remove anions from their solutions.
OBJECTIVES: These dissertation projects will explore new routes to porous materials based on metallosilicates. The synthetic procedures will be based on non-hydrolytic sol-gel reactions. Developed procedures will be optimized with respect to maximizing surface area and pore volume and controlling chemical composition and catalytic activity in topical catalytic reactions (e.g. ethanol dehydration, ethanol to butadiene conversion, etc.).
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https://matchem.sci.muni.cz/laboratore/laborator-syntezy-materialu-a-jejich-prekurzoru-lamps
Low solubility, biostability, and inefficient targeting of otherwise highly promising active pharmaceutical ingredients are often the limiting factors for their final approval for clinical use. We are developing a methodology to suppress these deficiencies by introducing a novel family of biocompatible macrocyclic carriers. The work consists of three main tasks: 1) the synthesis of covalent molecular capsules, 2) using these in analytical studies of their supramolecular host-guest interactions with selected drug candidates, and 3) carrying out further synthetic modifications of the capsules in order to fine-tune their affinity, activity, targeting, and release of drugs, which are based on results of complementary biological studies.
For highlights of our current research, please visit http://orgsyn.sci.muni.cz/
Student navrhne a provede syntézu nových organických sloučenin - potenciálních inhibitorů vybraných proteinových kináz. Nově připravené sloučeniny budou následně testovány ve spolupráci s interními a externími biologickými pracovišti.
Our group focuses on the development and photophysical studies of novel photochemically active compounds and fluorophores, emphasizing the use of photochemistry to solve some interdisciplinary problems in chemistry, biology, physics, and environmental sciences. The prospective student will use organic synthesis and physico-chemical tools in the course of his/her studies. The (photo)reaction mechanisms will be investigated using state-of-the-art techniques, such as nanosecond laser flash or femtosecond pump-and-probe spectroscopies.
Web page: https://photochem.sci.muni.cz/
Student připraví pomocí organické syntézy (sestávající z více než 15 lineárních kroků) nové syntetické analogy přírodní sloučeniny forskolinu. Tyto nově připravené sloučeniny budou následně testovány - zejména na jejich schopnost (selektivně) aktivovat jednotlivé isoformy adenylylcykláz.
Úkolem doktoranda bude prozkoumat povrch potenciální energie vybraných organických elektrocyklizačních reakcí metodou funkcionálu hustoty. Konečným cílem tohoto tématu je - na základě strutur a energií nalezených lokálních minim a tranzitních stavů - pochopit vlivy substituentů na stereochemické chování Diels-Alderových reakcí, vedoucích ke vzniku vybraných enedionů. Téma bude vedeno ve spolupráci s experimentální skupinou organické syntézy na Ústavu chemie PřF (Doc. Kamil Paruch, Dr. Jakub Švenda a Dr. Lukáš Maier).
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Compounds on ice: Ice and snow, the solid forms of water, are very interesting reaction media. Organic compounds are mostly expelled from the inside to the surface of ice and to the veins between ice crystals. We study the compounds in these compartments by absorption, emission, microscopy, and reactivity. These compartments differ from the original solution: the concentration of impurities increases, and the amount of available protons changes. Electrical potential is created on the interface between ice and the solution during freezing. The above facts strongly affect the frozen compounds, whether in natural or human-induced freezing. We investigate the spectroscopy, speciation and compartmentation of compounds on ice to describe ice - compounds interactions.
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Type of studies | Doctoral | |
Mode | full-time | Yes |
combined | Yes | |
distance | No | |
Study options | single-subject studies | No |
single-subject studies with specialization | Yes | |
major/minor studies | No | |
Standard length of studies | 4 years | |
Language of instruction | Czech | |
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