Research Associate in Synthetic Organic Photochemistry and Electrocatalysis

Applications are sought for a Post-doctoral Research Associate position within the group of Dr Giacomo Crisenza at the University of Manchester (Department of Chemistry). The post is available from 15^th November 2024, or soon thereafter, for 1 year in the first instance, with the potential for renewal for another year. The post is part of an EPSRC-funded research programme (ALKe-Syn – UKRI New Investigator Award 2024), seeking the implementation of new synthetic protocols that use renewable energy sources – such as electricity and visible light – to valorise carbon feedstocks. Specifically, the successful candidate will develop unprecedented enantioselective electrochemical and photochemical reactions enabling the conversion of “flat” unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkenes, alkynes, aromatics) into value-added three-dimensional chiral building blocks. These will expand the current chemical space towards previously inaccessible structures, and streamline the synthesis of medicines, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

The candidate should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in organic chemistry, or related field, and have strong expertise in organic synthesis and standard analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, CV, UV-vis, among others). Previous experience in synthetic radical chemistry and asymmetric catalysis would be ideal. The candidate should also demonstrate excellent communication ability, organizational skills, and predisposition to teamwork.

For informal enquiries and details about the project, please contact Dr Crisenza (giacomo.crisenza@manchester.ac.uk) with a CV, listing the contact details of referees, and a cover letter. 

The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan.

We positively welcome applications from women, who are currently under-represented at this grade. Appointment will be made on merit. The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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