Research Associate/Fellow in Organic Chemistry

Research Associate/Fellow in Organic Chemistry

University of Nottingham

Nottingham, United Kingdom

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic organic chemist for a Postdoctoral Research Associate post within the research group of Dr Mattia Silvi based in the GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. This is a highly challenging project in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and requires excellence in contemporary practical skills, demonstrated by your previous publication record. This is a 36-months fixed term post, and is part of a Leverhulme Trust funded research building on previous research from the Silvi research group. The research will focus on the development of novel reactions based on photoredox-radical chemistry. The new radical processes will be applied in target synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and the late-stage functionalisation of complex molecules.

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties:

• Undertake with high-level of independence and leadership the development of the new methodology and synthesis under the direction of Dr Mattia Silvi
• Prepare high quality supporting information for publications resulting from the project
• Co-supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate student projects, as appropriate

Candidates must:

• Hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in synthetic organic chemistry
• Proven track record of excellence in synthetic organic chemistry (demonstrated by excellent publication record, proven experience in the development of novel organic chemical reactions and proficiency in organic synthesis)
• Have excellent organisational, communication and team working skills, and ability to learn new skills and instrumentation.
• Be willing to contribute writing proposals to secure further funding
• Be available to take up the post from 1st of October 2024

Previous experience in the field of photoredox catalysis and/or radical chemistry and supervision are desirable but not essential.

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