Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Synthesis - Grade 7 (2 posts)

Up to two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in “organic synthesis” are available in the group of Professor John Bower.

You should have a PhD in organic chemistry, or a closely related area. You should have high level skills in one or more of the following areas: transition metal catalysis (esp. asymmetric catalysis), synthetic methodology development, physical organic chemistry, total synthesis. You should have a strong publication record. We seek motivated and skilled individuals who are prepared to take a leading role in advancing projects from both an experimental and intellectual standpoint. You will need to be able to work as part of a team, ensuring that key milestones are reached. You will be expected to lead discussions and give regular research updates in person with the PI, and in wider research group meetings. You must have a pro-active and goal driven approach, be able to independently design and execute research, and have the knowledge and experience to optimise and troubleshoot. The ability to plan your own workload and keep accurate scientific records is important.

For representative publications from the group, see: *Nat.* *Chem.* **2024**, doi.org/10.1038/s41557-024-01473-5; *J. Am. Chem. Soc.* **2023**, *145*, 23918; *J. Am. Chem. Soc.* **2022**, *144*, 16749; *J. Am. Chem. Soc.* **2021**, *143*, 15593; *Angew.* *Chem. Int. Ed.* **2021**, 24976; *J. Am. Chem. Soc.* **2020**, *142*, 19006.

The start date is 26^th of August 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for 12 months in the first instance. There is a possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.

Information about the Bower research group can be found at: bowerresearchgroup.wordpress.com

For further details contact Professor John Bower at John.Bower@liverpool.ac.uk

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk

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