Research Fellow - School of ChemistryGrade 7
Research Fellow - School of ChemistryGrade 7
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£ 36130 - 45413
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School of Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149
Grade: 7
Full Time Fixed Term contract up to October 2025
Closing date: 16th April 2025
UK and International travel may be required for this role
This vacancy may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications for the role
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Background
To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range ofactivities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.
Role Summary
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the development of mechanically interlocked ligands for biological imaging. The project will be hosted in the Goldup Group in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham and is part of an MRC funded project. However there will be the opportunity to visit external UK and international collaborators.
The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the project which will include synthesis and data interpretation. Training will be provided in required techniques but demonstrable experience in aqueous supramolecular chemistry is a significant advantage.
- Undertake research into the properties of mechanically interlocked ligands under the supervision of Prof Steve Goldup
- Analyse and interpret research findings and results
- Produce regular reports pertaining to the project as requested attend regular project meetings give regular presentations to the group and contribute to the preparation of articles for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals;
- Play an active role within the research group participate in all group meetings and activities and supervise research students working on related projects as required; Collaborate with external partners.
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with assistance of a mentor if required
- Contribute to writing bids for research funding
- Analyse and interpret data
- Contribute to developing new models techniques and methods
- Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
- Disseminate research findings for publication research seminars etc
- Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
- Undertake management/administration arising from research
- Contribute to Departmental/School researchrelated activities and researchrelated administration
- Collect research data through scientific experimentation and literature reviews
- Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specification
- First degree in area of specialism and normally a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
- Excellent research profile in the area of organic synthesis and supramolecular chemistry
- Experience of supramolecular chemistry investigations in water a significant advantage
- High level analytical capability and experience in the characterisation of organic molecules using a range of techniques including NMR IR mass spectrometry and chromatography
- Ability to keep up to date with new developments in the fields relevant to the project
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on research programmes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project area of research
- Ability to initiate plan organise implement and deliver programmes of research work to tight deadlines
- Ability to write and give presentations to both national and international audience standard and communicate complex information clearly to a scientific audience
- Excellent writing skills and record of success in published papers.
Informal enquiries to Neil Todd email:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
