Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) in Prof. Christian Nielsen’s group (https://nielsen-lab.com/) to work on a research project funded by the Leverhulme Trust entitled “Deliberate imperfection: topological design of defects within graphene” in collaboration with colleagues at University of Warwick and University of Nottingham.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months, with an expected start date of 01 May 2025 or shortly thereafter.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in organic chemistry or a closely related field and be able to work effectively, independently and sociably within a team. Experience in synthesis and purification of pi-conjugated materials and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is essential. Self-motivation, the ability to interact confidently within an interdisciplinary research area and excellent research management and presentation skills are essential.

About the Project

The successful candidate will design and synthesise polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with non-alternant topologies. They will also be required to analyse the experimental data and report it in the form of conference presentations and research papers. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team and interact closely with computational and experimental collaborators throughout the duration of the project.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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