Research Associate in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

7 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

Applications are welcomed for an outstanding and ambitious synthetic chemist to undertake research in the group of Professor David Leigh FRS at the Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester.

You should have, or be working towards, a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or supramolecular chemistry. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and leading a small research team, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required.

**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

The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The Department holds a

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Professor David Leigh FRS

**General enquiries**:
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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.



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