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JOB DESCRIPTION
Post title:
Lecturer in Chemistry
Academic Unit/Service:
Chemistry
Faculty:
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Career Pathway:
Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)
*ERE category:
Balanced portfolio
Posts responsible to:
Head of Chemistry or his/her delegated deputy (level 6 or 7)
Posts responsible for:
-
Post base:
Non Office-based
Level:
5
Job purpose
To develop and conduct internationally leading research in the broad area of inorganic, structural and/or
materials chemistry.
To contribute to the development of, and make major use of, the synchrotron research facility at Diamond
Light Source (DLS), Didcot, Oxfordshire;
To supervise and train research staff and students and to enhance the research reputations of the University
of Southampton (UoS) and Diamond Light Source;
To facilitate other strategic interactions between research groups in Southampton and Diamond Light
Source;
To secure substantial research funding from diverse sources;
To contribute strongly to the UG and PG teaching programme at the University of Southampton in the area
of Inorganic/Materials Chemistry and occasional teaching/outreach at Diamond Light Source.
To undertake leadership, management and engagement activities consistent with the strategic aims of the
UoS and Diamond.
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
1.
55 %
To establish a distinctive, internationally-leading research group with activity both in
Chemistry at the University of Southampton and at Diamond. This will include:
Raising research funding by developing innovative research proposals, projects and
funding bids as self-contained items or as part of a broader programme;
Carrying out management and administrative tasks associated with specified research
funding, including risk assessment of project activities, organisation of project meetings
and documentation and preparation of annual reports;
Training research students and post-doctoral workers;
Disseminating the research results through presentations at international and national
conferences and through publications in high quality, peer reviewed journals.
2.
To develop skills in UG and PG teaching and hence to contribute to the education
20 %
programmes within Chemistry e.g. through preparation & delivery of high quality lectures
broadly in inorganic chemistry, workshops/tutorials, laboratory/project supervisions at
UG/PG level as appropriate; contribution to the promotion of science, e.g. through open
days, science days, UCAS visits etc. Similarly, to undertake occasional teaching on
synchrotron techniques and topics to support CDT programmes or other at Diamond.
3.
To contribute at an appropriate level to the efficient management and administration of
the Academic Unit by performing personal administrative duties as allocated by the Head
and by taking on appropriate Academic Unit coordination roles; and including facilitating
other strategic interactions between research groups in Southampton and Diamond Light
Source.
15 %
4.
Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post
holder.
10 %
Internal and external relationships
Member of the Academic Unit Board, Examination Board and of such Academic Unit committees relevant to
their administrative duties.
New appointees at the University of Southampton are assigned a senior colleague to guide their
development and aid their integration into the Academic Unit, Faculty and University. Similarly, a mentor will
also be assigned through Diamond.
Research priorities will be agreed with the Head of Research (Line Manager) and in consultation with the
Physical Sciences Director, Diamond Light Source.
Teaching and administrative duties will be allocated by the Head of Teaching (Inorganic), within the context
of the teaching programmes agreed by the Academic Unit Education and Qualifications Committee.
Special Requirements
To be available to lead and undertake a significant level of research activity located both in Southampton
and at the Diamond Light Source (Didcot, Oxfordshire). Note that it is expected that the successful
candidate will be based predominantly at Diamond for the first 2 years after appointment, and this will
subsequently adjust to approximately equal time at the two sites.
The candidate will be required to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practise (PCAP) over the
course of the first 5 years from the date of their appointment, or possess an equivalent qualification
suitable for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications,
knowledge and
experience
PhD or equivalent professional
qualifications and experience
in inorganic or materials
chemistry.
CV/references
Demonstrate excellence in
research in inorganic or
materials chemistry.
CV/interview/presentation
Experience of using
synchrotron techniques at
national facilities to deliver
high quality research.
CV/references/interview
Teaching qualification (PCAP or
equivalent), or willingness to
undertake such a qualification
during the first 5 years from
appointment.
CV/interview
CV/references/interview
Track record of high quality
published research.
CV/interview/presentation
Ability to develop and deliver
high-quality, research-led
education in inorganic
chemistry, including the
supervision of undergraduate,
MSc and PhD students.
A developing track record in
planning, and directing leading
scientific research.
CV/interview
Membership of Higher
Education Academy.
Planning and
organising
CV/interview
CV/references/interview
Proven ability to plan and
develop a range of high quality
research and teaching
activities, ensuring plans
complement broader research
strategy.
CV/references/interview/
presentation
Proven ability to plan and
conduct high quality research
using national facilities
CV/references/interview/
presentation
Proven ability to plan, manage,
organise and assess own
teaching contributions.
Able to develop innovative
research proposals and
attract research funding.
Problem solving
and initiative
How to be assessed
CV/references/interview
Able to apply originality in
modifying existing approaches
to solve problems.
CV/Interview/references/
presentation
Ability to develop crossdisciplinary research
programmes, and to work with
a diverse range of funding
bodies
CV/interview/references
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Management
and teamwork
Communicating
and influencing
Able to manage, motivate and
coordinate research team,
delegating effectively. Able to
formulate staff development
plans, if appropriate.
CV/interview
Proven ability to coach and
support students/tutorial
groups.
CV/references/interview/
presentation
Excellent written, verbal and
presentation skills
CV, interview &
presentation
Communicate new and
complex information
effectively, both verbally and in
writing, engaging the interest
and enthusiasm of the target
audience.
CV, interview &
presentation
Track record of presenting
research results at group
meetings and conferences.
Able to engage counselling
skills and pastoral care, where
appropriate.
Able to persuade and influence
at all levels in order to foster
and maintain relationships,
resolving tensions/ difficulties
as they arise.
CV/interview
CV, interview &
presentation
CV, interview &
presentation
Other skills and
behaviours
Strong understanding and
advocacy for training and
implementation of relevant
Health & Safety practices.
Interview
Special
requirements
Able to undertake and manage
role across two sites
(Chemistry, UoS and DLS,
Didcot).
CV/references/interview/
presentation
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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Is this an office-based post?
☐ Yes
If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further
information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.
☒ No
If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use
of VDU) please complete the analysis below.
Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety
of the post-holder.
## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required
for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
(<30% of time)
(30-60% of time)
(> 60% of time)
Outside work
Y
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
Y
## Potential for exposure to body fluids
## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes,
biohazards). Specify below:
Y
Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation
Y
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Y
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
Y
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
Face to face contact with public
Y
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties
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