Postdoctoral Research Associate in Materials Chemistry

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Materials Chemistry

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Offer DescriptionThe RoleApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Materials Chemistry with a particular emphasis on Crystallisation. The research project is led by Prof. Aurora J. Cruz-Cabeza. The successful applicant will help develop a new set-up to study crystal growth of molecular crystals and will collect data on several systems. The project is in collaboration with the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) and the fellow is expected to visit them in Cambridge regularly.The successful applicant will be expected to independently develop a crystal growth set up which uses imaging and image analyses, to automate steps of the process and to analyse the data in a number of systems of pharmaceutical interest. Understanding of crystal growth and knowledge of chemistry/chemical engineering is a must.This post is fixed term for 18 months [e.g. the funding is available from 01/05/25 for this fixed period only]The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 01/05/25.Person SpecificationEssential Criteria:Qualifications * A good first degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.

• A PhD (or be close to submission) in Crystallisation or a related subject.

Experience * Experience in conducting high quality academic research.

• Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals.
• Demonstrable ability to present research papers at international conferences and communicate complex information to specialists and within the wider academic community.
• Experience in crystal growth and imaging.

Skills * Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings.

• Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Contact InformationDepartment contact for academic-related enquiriesProf Aurora J. Cruz-Cabeza, aurora.j.cruz-University contact for general queries about the recruitment processWhen appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute DURHAM UNIVERSITY Country United Kingdom City Durham, United Kingdom GeofieldContact CityDurham, United KingdomSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:35:50 GMT

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