Research Associate

Job title:

Research Associate

Company

University of Bristol

Job description

The roleA postdoctoral research associate position is available to work in the Lennox Lab ( ) to work on the development of novel synthetic fluorination methodologies.What will you be doing?You will be required to work on multiple projects simultaneously, but your primary responsibility will be on the design and synthesis of complex molecules, and the development of new synthetic methodology using the tools of organic electrochemistry and hypervalent iodine. Density functional theory (DFT) will be used extensively to assess the mechanisms of reactions that are developed. This exciting multidisciplinary project will involve a combination of techniques associated with inorganic and organic synthesis, computational calculations and electrochemistry.You should apply ifYou should have a PhD in Chemistry or have submitted your thesis prior to taking up the appointment. You will have a keen interest and enthusiasm to expand your expertise into new areas and in unfamiliar disciplines, to work on high risk/high reward projects, and to work beyond the traditional boundaries of organic synthesis both independently and through collaboration. You will have extensive expertise and expertise in organic/inorganic synthesis, computational chemistry, hypervalent iodine chemistry, and organic electrochemistry. You will be comfortable in the safe handling of toxic and hazardous materials, and be proficient in the accurate characterisation of complex organic molecules. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and will be capable of working under your own initiative. You will be expected to interact productively with other members of the research group working on related projects.Additional informationThis advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Thursday 27th June 2024For informal enquiries please contact Alastair Lennox,Our strategy and missionWe recently launched our to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.£37,099 to £41,732 per annum, Grade: I

Expected salary

£37099 – 41732 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:34:08 GMT

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