Senior Research Officer in Polymer Synthesis (fixed term)

Reference

SCI334722

Closing Date

Friday, 2nd September 2022

Job Type

Research & Teaching

Department

Chemistry

Salary

£42155 to £53353 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

We are recruiting a Senior Research Officer in Polymer Synthesis This is a highly interdisciplinary post focussed upon the clean synthesis of polymers and utilisation of renewable resources. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing support and day to day leadership and supervision of a large, highly specialised research group under the Head of School Prof. Steve Howdle (www.nottingham.ac.uk/~pczctg/Index.htm ) . 

Our goal at Nottingham is not just to recruit?based on past achievements, but also on the potential?someone shows for?the future, and we want to draw on the widest possible range of talents and backgrounds.

We believe that a diverse and supportive environment, bringing different perspectives to our work and allowing people to blossom is the best platform for cutting-edge research. We promote a healthy work-life balance (for example, by implementing flexible or part-time working)?in?an atmosphere in which staff?are?able?to?be themselves (for example, being openly LGBTQ+ or feeling confident to declare a disability within the School).? 

Candidates should have a PhD in Polymer Chemistry or a closely related discipline and extensive postdoctoral experience and demonstrable key skills in Polymer Chemistry. In addition, candidates should have a proven ability in innovative and effective polymer based experimental research. The candidate should also demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of polymer characterisation methodologies. Candidates should demonstrate proven practical, organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both industry and academia, and a good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with the stage of career are all essential. The successful candidate will also contribute to undergraduate teaching of Chemistry.

The postholder will provide research support and will contribute to teaching in the school of chemistry.

The post is offered on a fixed term contract until 30 September 2026. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Anna Simms, email [email protected] and Steve Howdle [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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