Research Associate

2 days ago

University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position for up to 36 months to work with Professor Gideon Grogan and Dr William Unsworth in the Department of Chemistry. The project is funded by the EPSRC.

**Department**:
The Department of Chemistry is one of the largest and most successful departments at York and we are renowned internationally for our research. As a department, we strive to provide a working environment that allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We are proud of our Athena Swan Gold Award

**Role**:
Main duties and responsibilities:

- To assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects.
- To provide guidance to other staff and students, as required, as well as coordinating the work of small research teams and assist with undergraduate project supervision.

**Skills, Experience & Qualification needed**:

- A First degree and PhD in Chemistry or equivalent
- Knowledge in organic synthesis and analysis to engage in high quality research using a range of research techniques and methodologies
- Extensive skills in synthetic organic chemistry and analysis including analysis of small organic molecules using NMR spectroscopy
- Highly developed communication skills, attention to detail and commitment to high quality
- Evidenced ability to develop research objectives, plan and prioritise work, and conduct individual and collaborative research
- Ability to write up research work for publication and competency at presenting at conferences
- Extensive experience of synthetic organic and analytical chemistry
- Interest and enthusiasm for organic chemistry and small molecule chemical synthesis and analysis
- Positive attitude to colleagues and students and a willingness to work proactively
- Commitment to personal development and an understanding of equality and diversity issues

**Interview date**:To be confirmed
- The Department of Chemistry values all employees for the qualities and skills they bring to the workplace and aims to be a diverse and egalitarian community in which all can thrive._

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