Research Fellow, Organic Chemistry, Synthesis, Catalysis and Flow

Organic Chemistry, Synthesis, Catalysis & Flow

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £38,592 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term
Closing Date:  Friday 28 October 2022
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  2015122EB

You will join the research team at the Advanced Composite Materials Laboratory under the direction of Professor Brian E Hayden to develop new electrocatalysts for enabling the hydrogen economy in collaboration with a major international company. The new materials will be synthesised, characterised and screened using advanced combinatorial and high throughput methodologies in the state-of-the-art laboratory. You will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the research activities, synthesising materials using thin film methodologies, characterisation by XRD, SEM, EDX, Raman spectroscopy, and screening using electrochemical methods. This is a great development opportunity as you will be trained in using an informatics platform to interpret the results.

It is essential you have a PhD degree in a relevant area of physical chemistry or materials research (electrochemistry or electrocatalysis, combinatorial synthesis, high throughput screening of materials, ultra-high vacuum technology and methods). 

What we can offer you

• a world-class research environment
• three-year independent research funding
• additional funding for research expenses
• the link to a permanent academic post 
• access to mentoring, career development and networking across the University and beyond

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality.  The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance.  Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness.  Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. 

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will help you find a good work-life balance with flexible, or even part-time, working hours. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)*, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.

Application Procedure  

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk . The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Janice Poon (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043 or email [email protected] Please quote reference 2015122EB on all correspondence.