Overview
Professor of Chemistry at University of Sussex – Organometallics, f-Block Elements. A postdoctoral research fellow position is available for an outstanding synthetic chemist to undertake research in lanthanide and actinide organometallic chemistry, focusing on design and synthesis of new f-element organometallic complexes in low oxidation states and the study of their electronic structure and magnetic properties.
About The Role
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available for an outstanding synthetic chemist to undertake research in the field of lanthanide and actinide organometallic chemistry. The project will entail the design and synthesis of new f-element organometallic complexes in low oxidation states, and the study of their electronic structure and magnetic properties.
About You
The ideal candidate will have, or should be close to completing, a PhD or equivalent in synthetic organometallic/coordination chemistry. Expertise in the synthesis and structural characterization of air-sensitive compounds (including glove-box techniques) are essential. The successful applicant will have experience in experimental aspects of small-molecule structure determination by X-ray crystallography, from crystal growth to preparation of data for publication. Experience of solution-phase NMR spectroscopy is advantageous, and you should ideally have experience of ligand synthesis. The successful applicant will also demonstrate a willingness to learn about magnetic property measurements and associated data analysis techniques. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and leading a small research team consisting of PhD and undergraduate research students. Excellent communication and organizational skills are therefore required.
About Our School
In the School of Life Sciences we strive to understand the mechanisms that drive biological and chemical processes and to develop innovative and diverse approaches to enhance human health, technology and the environment. We undertake multidisciplinary research, teaching and engagement across a wide range of subjects, from Chemistry through Cellular and Molecular Biosciences to Conservation Biology. The School comprises five Departments: Biochemistry & Biomedicine, Genome Damage and Stability Centre, Neuroscience, Ecology & Evolution and Chemistry. We also house the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre which works to deliver the bench-to-bedside translation of our discoveries. The breadth and depth of our cutting-edge research and innovative teaching practice is delivered by a diverse community who work across boundaries to deliver excellence, engage with real world problems and produce impact. The School is committed to the University’s core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and courage. We believe that equality, diversity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and aim to provide a friendly and supportive environment for all who work, study and visit the School of Life Sciences. For more information please see our website. The School of Life Sciences holds a Silver Athena Swan Award.
Seniority level
* Seniority level: Internship
Employment type
* Employment type: Full-time
Job function
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Industries: Higher Education
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