At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct original research on alkane activation and mentor team members in a collaborative lab.
- Company: Join the prestigious Imperial College London and be part of the Crimmin Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy 43 days off, generous pension schemes, and sector-leading salary.
- Other info: Gain valuable training to enhance your CV and foster a supportive research culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainability and advance your career in cutting-edge chemistry.
- Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry or related field with experience in synthetic and organometallic chemistry.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Overview
Join Imperial College London for a three-year research associate role in the Crimmin Group, focused on alkane activation with heterometallic complexes.
You will work in modern labs, collaborating across synthesis and computational modelling to explore C–H activation and catalytic alkane dehydrogenation.
You’ll contribute to original research, mentor teammates, and help prepare manuscripts and proposals while fostering a supportive lab culture.
This role offers growth through cutting-edge chemistry, sustainability impact, and career development at a world-leading institution.
- Pay / Benefits
- 43 days off per year
- generous pension schemes
- sector-leading salary
- career support and progression opportunities
- training to strengthen CV in computational and experimental research
Responsibilities
- conduct original research on heterometallic systems for C–H activation
- mentor team members and promote a positive research environment
- contribute to manuscripts and research proposals
- support safe and collaborative lab culture and environment
- Key requirements
- Ph D in Chemistry or closely related discipline
- degree in Science or Engineering subject
- excellent written and verbal communication for publication
- experience with synthetic/organometallic chemistry and catalysis
- experience with analytical methods (multinuclear NMR, IR, UV-Vis, X-ray, MS)
- experience with computational methods (DFT) and kinetics for mechanistic analysis (desirable)
- strong communication
- mentorship and leadership
- collaboration across disciplines
- synthetic and organometallic chemistry
- catalysis
- multinuclear NMR
Research Associate in Organometallic Chemistry in London employer: Imperial College London
Imperial College London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the International Relations Office. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, a commitment to diversity, and the chance to engage in meaningful projects that have a global impact, all set in the heart of one of the world's leading academic institutions.
