Research Associate in Air Sensitive Chemical

7 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

**Job Purpose**-You will have a degree PhD in Chemistry.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
Perform the following activities in conjunction with the Principal/Co Investigator:

1. Take a role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
2. Take a role in the investigating automation of air-sensitive chemistry.
3. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
5. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
6. Take a role in the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
7. Take a role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community (eg. Academic and Industrial Partners).
8. Take a role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.
9. Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
10. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
11. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
12. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School and/or PI.

**Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience**

**Knowledge/Qualifications**

**Essential**:
A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of organometallic/inorganic synthesis and/or digital reaction control
A4 Knowledge of specialist IT software as appropriate
A5 Knowledge of field-specific equipment and techniques.

**Desirable**
B1 Demonstrable knowledge of or interest in theory & computation.

**Skills**

**Essential**:

C1 Skills in Synthesis, Reaction Optimisation, Heteronuclear NMR and Mass Spectrometry or other relevant analytical tools
C2 Research creativity and strong cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate
C3 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach
C5 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
C7 Skills in X-ray diffraction, solution and refinement.

**Experience**

**Essential**:

E1 Sufficient relevant research experience, normally including postdoctoral experience.
E2 Experience of inorganic, metal-organic or complex chemical systems synthesis
E3 Experience of scientific writing
E4 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
E5 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences
E6 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities
E7 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of papers.
E8 Experience in undertaking independent research

**Job Features**
The aspects described below will be performed in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator.

**Dimensions**
To carry out a range of research activities and functions within academic environments of the highest national or international quality
Informal supervision and support of less experienced members of the project team e.g. postgraduate and project students
Undertake teaching or other duties in accordance with school policy
Engage in personal, professional and career development to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory
Leadership in the design and implementation in your specific research project(s) as appropriate

**Planning and Organising**
Management of time and prioritisation of research, teaching and administrative duties
Planning, organisation and implementation of research project on a weekly/monthly basis
Plan research directions that are within the available budget
React to varying project needs and deadlines

**Decision Making**
Undertake decision making on all aspects of research project/activities
Prioritise own, and where appropriate delegate to junior team members', workload
Decide on research directions and goals within remit of original project propo


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