Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic and Materials Chemistry

8 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Trieste

Department

Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Research Field

Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

30 Jun 2024 - 23:00 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Gobbo Research Group at the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Trieste (Italy) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic researcher, with excellent organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will hold (or be working towards) a PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science (or equivalent professional qualification/experience) and have at least 10 publications in peer reviewed journals in the Chemistry/Material Science field.

Responsibilities of the researcher:

• Undertake research into the design and multi-step synthesis of functional molecules and soft materials.
• Write reports and contributing towards the drafting of scientific papers, including collating supporting information. Scientific communication through presentation of results in group meetings, school-wide research seminars and at scientific conferences. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant literature related to the research project.
• Regular submission of written reports on experimental results. Accurate recording and interpretation of experimental results.
• Co-ordination of their own work and day-to-day research activities. Active engagement with the planning and development of the research project and with other research programmes in the group.
• Conduct all necessary administrative tasks associated with the successful progress of the research project (accurate data recording, written reports, papers, conference papers and presentations, up-to-date literature knowledge) and with the smooth running of the research group (ordering consumables and chemicals, laboratory cleaning, actively engaging in research meetings etc.).
• Contribute to the day-to-day supervision of PhD and undergraduate student projects.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Essential requirements:

• Experience in modern synthetic chemistry, including the design and execution of multi-step syntheses and/or polymerisation reactions.
• Experience in materials chemistry and in the self-assembly of molecular systems.
• Experience in modern photochemistry and in the use of photo-caging groups and/or photo-switches.
• The ability to analyse and interpret experimental results, through the use of spectroscopy methods (e.g., NMR, FT-IR, fluorescence, UV-vis etc.).
• The ability to conduct day-to-day experimental work safely and efficiently without close supervision, including the accurate and reliable recording of experimental results.
• The ability to work independently: effectively manage one’s own time, recognise problems, seek timely advice, develop solutions.
• The ability to work as part of a wider research team.
• Desire to acquire new technical skills in the fields of chemical biology and materials chemistry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to allow the dissemination of results arising from the research project to a wide scientific audience.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.

 

Desirable skills:

• Experience of mentoring junior members of a research team.
• Experience in fluorescence microscopy.
• Experience in surface analysis and imaging at the nanoscale using, e.g. AFM, TEM and/or SEM.
• Experience in image analysis, e.g. ImageJ, Python etc.
• Engagement with the broader interests of the group, e.g. interest in, and enthusiasm towards, the field of bottom-up synthetic biology and biomimetic materials chemistry

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry

Additional Information
Selection process

How to apply : Applications should be sent to [email protected] and include a curriculum vitae with a list of publications and a cover letter which should introduce the candidate’s background and clearly state why they would like to work with us and what they can bring to the group . The candidates should also provide the names of 2 referees who have been former supervisors and can be contacted for a reference letter.

Additional comments

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBTQIA+ and BAME communities, to join us.

Website for additional job details

https://gobbo-group.com/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Trieste - Dept. of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Country

Italy

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Trieste

Website

https://dscf.units.it/
https://gobbo-group.com

Street

Via Giorgieri 1

Postal Code

34127

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED