Research Associate/Fellow in Chemistry (Fixed term)

Location: University Park

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral research associate/fellow in synthetic chemistry with an interest in new approaches to the manufacturing of organic chemicals.  The post will involve exciting new reactor designs developed at the University of Nottingham. The vision of the project is to apply continuous reactors, including continuous photochemistry, electrochemistry, and thermal chemistry to transform how fine chemicals and medicines are manufactured.  [see for example APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY (2022) 76, 38-50; ORGANIC PROCESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (2022) 26, 1145−1151; (2021) 25, 1619-1627 (2021) 25, 2052-2059; (2020), 24, 201-206; (2018) 22, 595-599]. The post is available to start immediately and all projects should result in high-impact publications.

The post will involve lab-based research, based in Nottingham, The successful candidate will have a first degree in chemistry and have or be in the process of obtaining a related PhD and a track record of successful research. They will be computer literate with strong communications skills and a proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will be excited by variation rather than repetition and gain satisfaction from finding ways they can contribute to the success of these cutting-edge projects. Specific skills needed are experience in synthetic chemistry, photochemistry, electrochemistry and product characterization techniques including NMR and X-ray crystallography. Experience in advanced reactor development would be desirable.

The person appointed will join a multidisciplinary team working at the University of Nottingham in Chemistry and Engineering The projects are led by Professor Mike George and also involves Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff (Chemistry)?

The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract for twelve months to start as soon as possible. The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week).

The School values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about what this means at www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter and on our website www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx.

The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The post will involve lab-based research, based in Nottingham.

The successful candidates will carry out the following duties:

Undertake the development of new flow chemistry methodologies as directed by Professor Mike George.

Prepare high quality supporting information for publications resulting from the project.

Candidates must

• Hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in synthetic chemistry.
• Be available to take up the post as soon as possible after the start of August 2024.
• Have a proven track record of excellence in synthetic chemistry.
• Have excellent organisational, communication, and team working skills.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Mike George (mike.george@nottingham.ac.uk) +44 115 951 3512. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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