Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Catalysis to work under the supervision of Dr Miriam O’Duill in the School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham for a period of 36 months. This post is funded by the EPSRC project ‘Alkyl(aryl)iodonium Reagents for Late-Stage Alkylation’ which investigates the design, synthesis and reactivity of hypervalent iodine reagents.
The successful candidate will develop new alkyl(aryl)iodonium reagents, gain an understanding of their stability through mechanistic studies and demonstrate their usefulness as late-stage alkylating agents in catalysis. The candidate will write high quality scientific research articles, present research at national and international conferences, liaise with academic collaborators, contribute to the supervision of student projects and to the maintenance and smooth running of the research laboratory.
Successful candidates must have a PhD (or near completion) in organic chemistry. In addition, candidates should have hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry and methodology development, including reactivity and mechanistic investigations. Experience with hypervalent iodine reagents is advantageous, but not essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills, teamworking skills, the ability to manage the day-to-day running of a research project and a track record of high-quality publications are expected. If English is not the candidate’s first language, they must provide evidence that they meet the University’s minimum English Language requirements (IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each element).
The post is available from 1st April 2022 and is fixed term for 36 months.
Information about the O’Duill group and the School of Chemistry can be found at https://oduillgroup.com/ and http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry, respectively. The School of Chemistry values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women’s careers in science. You can read more about what this means at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Miriam O’Duill, email: miriam.oduill@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Formal applications are to be made on https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI018822 by 10 March 2022.
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Salary: £27924 to £33309 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Duration: 36 months, available from 1. April 2022
Deadline: 10th March 2022
Applications: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI018822