University of Nottingham
Job title:
Research Associate/Fellow in Organic Synthesis for Advanced Energetic Materials (Fixed term)
Company
University of Nottingham
Job description
Contract type: Full-time (36.25 hours) and fixed-term (12 months) to start on/after 17th March 2025We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic organic chemist for a Research Associate/Fellow post in the research group of Professor Hon Wai Lam ( ), based in the GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry at the University of Nottingham.This project is in the area of organic synthesis for advanced energetic materials and is funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). Areas of focus include the synthesis and nitration of strained caged compounds.Candidates must:
- Hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in synthetic organic chemistry.
- Have a proven track record of excellence in contemporary organic synthesis including: the synthesis and purification of organic compounds on mg to multi-gram scales, an ability to use air and moisture sensitive reagents and catalysts effectively, an ability to characterise and deduce the structures of complicated molecular architectures through modern spectroscopic techniques (primarily 1D and 2D NMR and mass spectrometry).
- Have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Recruitment to this post is subject to DSTL security clearancesInformal enquiries may be address to Hon Wai Lam ( ). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.Further details:Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to .We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved .We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published for you to access information and support on application and interview process.We offer a range of benefits, visit website to learn what we can offer you.We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the page to find out more.Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by .£31,637 to £46,735 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Expected salary
£31637 – 46735 per year
Location
Nottingham
Job date
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 06:05:19 GMT
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