The role
A Postdoctoral Research Associate positionin organic synthesisis availabletojoin the group of Professor Liam Ball.Thepositionis supported bya UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (MR/V022067/1), and aims to develop new, efficientmethods for the synthesis of drug-like molecules.
What will you be doing?
You will develop new synthetic methodology, primarily based on organobismuth chemistry and transition metal catalysis. This will involve reaction discovery, optimisation, method exemplification, and target identification. You will assist the principal investigator in designing, planning, and orchestrating research projects within the team, and will help to supervise, train, and lead junior team members. The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication and the smooth running of the laboratory.
You should apply if
You have skills in some or all of the areas specified in the job description, and are enthusiastic and committed to developing further skills as required. You have the desire to provide a high level of support and knowledge transfer to our clients.