Job Title:Postdoctoral Researchfellowin Organometallic Chemistry

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
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Job Title:Postdoctoral ResearchFellowin Organometallic Chemistry

School/Department:School of Chemistry, Division of Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Salary:£28,695 per annum

Job Family and Level:Research Teaching Level 4

Contract Status:Fixed-term for a period of one year

Hours of Work:Full-time

Location:University Park

Reporting to:Assoc. Prof. Deborah Kays

Purpose of the New Role:

The successful candidatewilldesign, synthesise and characterise low-coordinate organometallic complexes in order to explore their structure, bonding, and reactivity.

Main Responsibilities / % time per year
1. / Develop methods for the preparation of new low-coordinate transition metal complexes. Characterisation of these materials by spectroscopic techniques and X-ray crystallography. / 30%
2. / Explore the reactions of the target molecules with a range of substrates. / 30%
3. / Undergraduate tutorials and laboratory demonstrating. / 10%
4. / Engage in the daily supervision of graduate students. / 10%
5. / Contribute to the maintenance and smooth running of the synthetic laboratory, as required. / 5%
6. / Write scientific articles and present work at meetings. / 5%
7. / Liaise with academic and industrial collaborators as appropriate. / 5%
8. / You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role. / 5%

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications/ Education / Demonstrate excellence in synthetic organometallic chemistry.
BSc and MSc/Sci/Phil, or equivalent.
PhD in chemistry. / A track record of high quality publications and presentations in meetings.
Skills/Training / Demonstrate excellence in synthetic organometallic chemistry.
Reactivity studies of target compounds.
In-depth knowledge and experience of the application of Schlenk line, glove-box, and general anaerobic chemistry techniques.
NMR, FTIR, and UV/Vis/NIR absorption spectroscopies.X-ray crystallography.
Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team. / Abilityto play a leading role in research group in developing independent research pathways.
Experience / Experience in organometallic chemistry.
Proven track record in characterising molecular compounds.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. / A track record of published research in quality journals and presentations in meetings.

Decision Making

i)taken independently by the role holder

Synthetic work within a target area, general low-level spend on grant codes for consumables.

ii)taken in collaboration with others

Expensive (ca>100GBP) purchases.

iii)referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder

Overarching target areas for synthetic effort and studies of target compounds(Assoc. Prof. Deborah Kays)

Applicants will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by the UK Border and Immigration Agency. Please visit for more information.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Assoc. Prof. Deborah Kays tel: +44(0)115 951 3461, email . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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