Research Associate in Synthetic Organic: We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious synthetic organic chemist to join our team as a Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Manchester. This Leverhulme Trust-funded Postdoctoral position with Prof David J. Procter will be for 24 months and will involve the development of visible light-mediated, metal-free coupling processes involving sulfonium salts. The successful candidate should have experience in methodology development and target synthesis. You will work under your own initiative, lead a research team, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. A PhD in synthetic organic chemistry is required or be working towards one.
Summary Table:
- Job Reference: SAE-022844
- Salary: £35,308 to £38,474 per annum according to relevant experience
- Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
- Location: Oxford Road
- Employment Type: Fixed Term
- Division/Team: Department of Chemistry
- Hours Per Week: Full time
- Closing Date: 23/08/2023
- Contract Duration: From 1 October 2023 for 24 months
- School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences
Research Area: Synthetic Organic Chemistry – Development of visible light-mediated, metal-free coupling processes involving sulfonium salts.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or be working towards one.
- Preferably with experience in methodology development and target synthesis.
Job Description: As a Research Associate, your responsibilities will include:
- Developing visible light-mediated, metal-free coupling processes involving sulfonium salts.
- Conducting synthetic organic chemistry research and target synthesis.
- Working under your own initiative and leading a research team.
- Demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills.
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.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please follow the application process on the University of Manchester’s website. Applications will close at midnight on the closing date (23/08/2023).
Note:
- We are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
- Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
- Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews should be directed to Professor David J. Procter at david.j.procter@manchester.ac.uk.
- For general enquiries, please contact People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
About the University of Manchester: The University of Manchester is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The Department of Chemistry holds a Silver Award, which recognizes 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.
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
