The role
Three postdoctoral research associate positions are available to work in the Aggarwal Lab:
(http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/org/aggarwal/)
to work on the development of novel synthetic boron-based methodologies.
The three positions are subject to fixed-term funding between the following dates:
- Position 1 - 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027
- Position 2 - 7th January 2027 to 6th January 2028
- Position 3 - 11th January 2027 to 10th June 2028
What will you be doing?
The PDRA will be required to work on multiple projects simultaneously, but their primary responsibility will be on the design and synthesis of complex molecules, and the development of new synthetic methodology using boron chemistry. We will use lithiation-borylation to grow carbon chains as well as larger building blocks to make C-C bonds. The researcher will employ their synthetic expertise to advance the project. The research program will require a deep understanding of the processes involved together with strong grasp of fundamentals of organic synthesis for a successful outcome.
You should apply if
- Recent experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
- Be able to plan and execute experimental work involved in organic syntheses successfully and safely with minimal supervision.
- The ability to carry out, interpret and properly record the results of modern spectroscopic techniques, including NMR.
- Familiarity with online database searching e.g. Belstein and Chemical Abstracts for use in the selection and planning of experimental work.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to become part of a team working on the research project and to demonstrate the ability to work at this level, in particular to work supportively in a laboratory environment with junior co-workers as well as other research assistants.
- The ability to present work in a clear and concise manner.
- The successful candidate will be asked to submit written reports of their experimental results as required for the information of the supervisor.
- A body of published work in peer-reviewed learned journals relevant to the advertised post.
- The ability to meet deadlines and excellent organisational skills.
Additional information
Contract type: Fixed term
Work pattern: 35 hours/week
School/Unit: School of Chemistry
Shift pattern: Monday - Friday
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 3rd November
For informal queries please contact: Professor Varinder Aggarwal, Telephone: +44(0)1174557797, V.Aggarwal@bristol.ac.uk
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Available documents
- ACAD108745 PDRA JD.pdf
£39,906 to £44,746. Grade I, per annum
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