Post-Doctoral Researcher, Chemistry

Post-Doctoral Researcher, Chemistry (Fluorescent Tags)

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POST DOCTORAL RESEARCHER

CHEMISTRY (FLUORESCENT TAGS)

2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

GODMANCHESTER

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CDT’s exciting mission is to identify novel research opportunities which have the potential to create new business opportunities whilst also benefiting our wider society. We are committed to sustainable and ethical business practices and are uniquely positioned to support the changes required to build a better world.We thrive on collaboration to identify creative and innovative solutions to address key global challenges in the areas of healthcare environment, ICT and food.

Vibrant and diverse, we encourage all our employees to develop their research expertise with us, with the freedom to promote their ideas in an inclusive and supportive environment.Take a look at our website for more -

An opportunity has arisen at CDT for a Chemist, to work as a Post Doctoral Researcher, interested in developing the next generation of fluorescent tags (F-Tags) for biomedical applications. In this role, you will provide a strong scientific contribution to the development of fluorescent nanoparticles, designing and synthesising novel fluorophores for inclusion in our proprietary F-Tags.

You will hold a degree and PhD in Organic Chemistry / Organic Materials Science, or a Chemistry degree coupled with equivalent relevant industrial work experience. A track record of the design and successful synthesis of novel organic molecules to meet a technical need and experience of overcoming challenges in organic synthesis are key requirements for the role.In addition, experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly desirable:

Experience in the design and synthesis of organic materials to meet a technical need, in particular fluorescent materials. The use of computational methods to develop materials to a target specification. Experience with the applications of F-Tags. An ability to manage sub-projects.

We are looking for someone self-motivated with a proactive, methodical and organised approach to work who has excellent problem-solving capabilities. You will be a team-player with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organisation on both a technical and non-technical level.

We offer a friendly and fun working environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, as we firmly believe flexibility and diversity enhances our research excellence.We offer a fantastic holiday allowance (27 days for full time employees), bank holidays, an additional day off to celebrate your birthday and a day off for you to undertake voluntary work aligned with our values.In addition, we have flexi-time and home-working arrangements.Where appropriate, we will cover the costs of visa sponsorship and provide relocation support if you require this in order to work with us.

We also offer all the usual benefits you would expect, including private health and dental insurance, life assurance, income protection insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme and a pension scheme. It goes without saying that our salaries are also pretty good, supported by a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you and help ease the move to CDT.

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