Research Associate

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the group of Prof Varinder Aggarwal for chemists with research experience in organic synthesis.

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, particularly the design and synthesis of complex molecules, and the development of new synthetic methodology primarily based on organoboron chemistry.
• Work with the principal investigator to design, plan and orchestrate research projects within the team.
• Lead groups of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and less experienced postdoctoral members of the team.
• Organise and chair weekly organic synthesis problem sessions for the team.
• Help with the training and supervision of PhD and final year project students

• 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 analyse and optimise experimental results.
• The ability to take accurate and reliable records of work carried out.
• 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, Reaxys and SciFinder for use in the selection and planning of experimental work.
• A first degree and PhD in Organic Chemistry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to educate, interact effectively with and enthuse postgraduate students and post-doctoral colleagues.
• Academic Record: A body of published work in peer-reviewed learned journals relevant to the advertised post.

Please see the job description for further details. 

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 01/06/2026

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: I/ Pathway 2

Salary: £37,099 - £41,732 per annum

School/Unit: School of Chemistry

For informal queries, contact details: Professor Varinder Aggarwal, Telephone: ++44 (0)117 954 6315 , [email protected]

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon 29/02/2024

Interviews are anticipated to take place on 08/03/24

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the group of Prof Varinder Aggarwal for chemists with research experience in organic synthesis.

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, particularly the design and synthesis of complex molecules, and the development of new synthetic methodology primarily based on organoboron chemistry.
• Work with the principal investigator to design, plan and orchestrate research projects within the team.
• Lead groups of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and less experienced postdoctoral members of the team.
• Organise and chair weekly organic synthesis problem sessions for the team.
• Help with the training and supervision of PhD and final year project students

• 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 analyse and optimise experimental results.
• The ability to take accurate and reliable records of work carried out.
• 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, Reaxys and SciFinder for use in the selection and planning of experimental work.
• A first degree and PhD in Organic Chemistry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to educate, interact effectively with and enthuse postgraduate students and post-doctoral colleagues.
• Academic Record: A body of published work in peer-reviewed learned journals relevant to the advertised post.

Please see the job description for further details. 

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 01/06/2026

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: I/ Pathway 2

Salary: £37,099 - £41,732 per annum

School/Unit: School of Chemistry

For informal queries, contact details: Professor Varinder Aggarwal, Telephone: ++44 (0)117 954 6315 , [email protected]

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon 29/02/2024

Interviews are anticipated to take place on 08/03/24

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.