Research Associate in Actinide Coordination Chemistry and Luminescence Spectroscopy
Physical and Environmental Sciences,Chemistry
Short info about job
Company: The University of Manchester
Department: Science & Engineering
Salary: £31,076 to £38,183 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-191 9808563
Fax: +44-1539 6961730
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Detail information about job Research Associate in Actinide Coordination Chemistry and Luminescence Spectroscopy. Terms and conditions vacancy
Closing Date : 14/09/2017.Employment Type : Fixed Term.Duration : 1st October 2017 until 30th September 2018.Faculty / Organisational Unit : Science & Engineering.School/Directorate : School of Chemistry.Division : Inorganic Chemistry Group.Hours Per week : Full Time.Salary : £31,076 to £38,183 per annum.Location : Oxford Road, Manchester.Job Reference : S&E-10505.
Applications are invited for a Leverhulme Trust funded postdoctoral research associate in the group of Dr Louise Natrajan in Centre for Radiochemistry Research (CRR) within the School of Chemistry at the University of Manchester, on a project studying the coordination chemistry and luminescent properties of uranium and neptunium complexes which are central components in the nuclear fuel cycle.
http://crr.manchester.ac.uk/ http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/staff/show.html?ea=Louise.Natrajan
You should have or expect to obtain a PhD qualification(or equivalent) in inorganic chemistry or a closely related field and possess extensive experience of handling air sensitive coordination or organometallic compounds with good knowledge of Schlenk line and glove box techniques. Experience with lasers and in photophysical measurements is essential for the post, although training will be provided for more in depth experiments. Experience of f-element chemistry and X-ray crystallography are essential and theoretical computational techniques are also highly desirable. The successful candidate will be a highly capable, motivated and independent researcher who is able to help the current PDRAs manage a group of ~7 Ph.D and project students working on a variety of synthetic and photophysical projects. You will be expected to take a leading role in the research group including organising group meetings, presenting findings at international conferences and taking small secondments to European partner institutes throughout the appointment.
The post is funded for 12 months and is available immediately.
The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Louise Natrajan
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:
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Tel: 0161 275 4499
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Tel: 01565 818 234
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date
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