Research Associate in Organometallic Chemistry

Research Associate in Organometallic Chemistry

University of York

York, United Kingdom

Role

In this project the boundaries of what can be achieved in SMOM (solid-state molecular organometallic) chemistry will be pushed back, in both synthesis and catalysis. In particular we are interested in how the molecular structure of the organometallic complexes in crystallo can be fine-tuned to develop selective catalysts for a variety of different transformations of simple feedstocks (alkanes, alkenes, and other small molecules), that also operate at close to room temperature with high conversions. The project will develop new synthetic routes to in crystallo organometallics, study their fundamental reactivity, deployment in catalysis (batch or flow) and the interrogation of kinetics and mechanism.

The post is ideally suited to someone who is willing to take on a synthetic challenge, problem-solve in a collaborative team environment, and further develop their skills by using a wide variety of techniques to resolve structure, bonding and reactivity in organometallic systems.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed

You will:

• have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and PhD in Organometallic Chemistry with knowledge of, and experience in, air sensitive platinum group metal, or related, organometallic synthesis and catalysis; x-ray crystallography; and advanced NMR spectroscopy;
• be skilled in single crystal X-ray diffraction and NMR spectroscopy as applied to Organometallic Chemistry;
• be skilled in air-sensitive platinum group metal (or closely related) organometallic synthesis and catalysis;
• have highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to write up research work for publication; ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative; ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals for own and joint research.