Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Chemistry - Reading, United Kingdom - University of Reading

University of Reading
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This industrially funded post-doctoral position at the University of Reading in the research groups of Wayne Hayes, John Mckendrick and Adrian Williams targets the development of self-immolative materials and formulations for the colorimetric disclosure of toxic compounds in a range of environments.

The project will provide excellent training in the field of organic materials and formulation science - it will involve organic synthesis, characterization of new materials (using techniques such as NMR, IR, UV spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis (DSC, TGA) in addition to the development of solution-based formulations for these compounds.

In addition to gaining invaluable scientific technical skills, this project will also develop independent research skills by providing training on the use of databases (such as Web of Knowledge, Scifinder Scholar, Reaxsys), presentation skills and writing reports.

The post is available for 24-months.


You will have:

  • PhD in Organic Synthesis or Organicbased materials
  • Experience of property assessment of organicbased materials

Interview date:

TBC

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Contact role:

Professor of Polymer Chemistry


Contact role:

Head of Department


Contact name:

Wayne Hayes


Contact name:

John Mckendrick


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The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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