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
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 July 2028
Closing date: 6th July 2025
UK and International travel may be required for this role.
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.
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the synthesis and study of molecular capsules within the synthetic supramolecular chemistry group of Dr Jamie Lewis in the School of Chemistry. The primary aim of the project will be the design and synthesis of robust organic capsules and examining their ability to catalyse reactions within their internal cavities.
Role Summary
- To undertake research into organic molecular capsules and related systems under the supervision of Dr Jamie Lewis.
- To design synthesise characterise and test the catalytic properties of molecular capsules and related systems.
- To produce regular reports pertaining to the project as requested; attend regular project meetings; give regular presentations to the group; write papers for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals.
- To play an active role in the Lewis Group participating in all group meetings and activities. You may help to supervise research students be responsible for maintenance of equipment and training of personnel on equipment.
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
- Perform research and collect data in the specified area to a high level of competency and quality.
- Analyse and interpret research findings and results generated from all aspects of the project.
- Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to support staff and students in the group.
- Disseminate research through conferences departmental seminars outreach activities etc.
- Contribute to writing scientific papers.
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with assistance of a mentor if required.
- Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
- Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding.
- Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
- Contribute to developing new ideas directions techniques and methods in order to advance the project and enhance its quality.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of the immediate and surrounding literature.
Person Specification
- First degree in chemistry or related area and normally a higher degree (PhD) relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications.
- Research profile in the area of synthesis preferably with a significant proportion in organic chemistry.
- An interest in catalysis/organocatalysis.
- High level analytical capability and experience in use of NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry for the characterisation and structure elucidation of small molecules.
- 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 multi-disciplinary 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.
- Excellent writing skills and record of success in published papers and/or conference presentations.
Informal enquiries to James Lewis email:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
