Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Chemistry

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

This industrially funded post-doctoral position at the University of Reading in the research groups of Wayne Hayes, John Mckendrick and Adrian Williams targets the development of self-immolative materials and formulations for the colorimetric disclosure of toxic compounds in a range of environments. The project will provide excellent training in the field of organic materials and formulation science - it will involve organic synthesis, characterization of new materials (using techniques such as NMR, IR, UV spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis (DSC, TGA) in addition to the development of solution-based formulations for these compounds. In addition to gaining invaluable scientific technical skills, this project will also develop independent research skills by providing training on the use of databases (such as Web of Knowledge, Scifinder Scholar, Reaxsys), presentation skills and writing reports. The post is available for 24-months.

You will have:

- PhD in Organic Synthesis or Organic-based materials
- Experience of property assessment of organic-based materials

Interview date: TBC

**Informal contact details**

**Alternative informal contact details**

**Contact role**:
Professor of Polymer Chemistry

**Contact role**:
Head of Department

**Contact name**:
Wayne Hayes

**Contact name**:
John Mckendrick

**Contact phone**:
0118 378 6491

**Contact phone**:
0118 378 8246

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.



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