Research Fellow

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to October 2025

Role Summary

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the development of mechanically interlocked ligands for biological imaging. The project will be hosted in the Goldup Group, in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham and is part of an MRC funded project. However, there will be the opportunity to visit external UK and international collaborators.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the project which will include synthesis and data interpretation. Training will be provided in required techniques but demonstrable experience in aqueous supramolecular chemistry is a significant advantage.

• Undertake research into the properties of mechanically interlocked ligands under the supervision of Prof Steve Goldup
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results 
• Produce regular reports pertaining to the project as requested, attend regular project meetings, give regular presentations to the group and contribute to the preparation of articles for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals;
• Play an active role within the research group, participate in all group meetings and activities and supervise research students working on related projects as required; Collaborate with external partners.

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Analyse and interpret data
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Collect research data through scientific experimentation and literature reviews
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters

Person Specification

• First degree in area of specialism and normally a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
• Excellent research profile in the area of organic synthesis and supramolecular chemistry
• Experience of supramolecular chemistry investigations in water a significant advantage
• High level analytical capability and experience in the characterisation of organic molecules using a range of techniques including NMR, IR, mass spectrometry and chromatography
• Ability to keep up to date with new developments in the fields relevant to the project
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on research programmes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary project area of research

Informal enquiries to Neil Todd, email: n.todd@bham.ac.uk 

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closes: 16th April 2025

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