Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Development of Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Production of Diols from Biomass - Grade 7

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.

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the group of Professor M. J. Rosseinsky OBE FRS on a project funded by the Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA).

Applications are invited for an ambitious researcher with a strong track record in the synthesis and evaluation of heterogeneous catalysts. You will work within an interdisciplinary team of researchers to develop new heterogeneous catalysts and evaluate them in biomass transformation to valuable chemicals.

You will have a PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering, a strong publication record, a pro-active approach and strong expertise in liquid phase catalysis testing and in catalyst synthesis and characterisation.

The post is available for 24 months.

Should you require any further details on the role, please contact Professor Matthew Rosseinsky, email: M.J.Rosseinsky@liverpool.ac.uk or Dr Vikki Berryman, email: v.berryman@liverpool.ac.uk

Further information can also be found at: www.liverpool.ac.uk/chemistry/research/rosseinsky-group

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.

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

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