THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Recruitment Role Profile Form
Job Title:
Research Associate/Fellow in Non-Aqueous Uranium Chemistry
School/Department:
School of Chemistry, Division of Inorganic Chemistry
Salary:
£25,013 - £36,661 per annum depending on skills and experience
(minimum £27,854 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond
this scale is subject to performance.
Job Family and Level: Research & Teaching Level 4 CTG / 4
Contract Status:
Fixed-term for a period of one year
Hours of Work:
Full-time
Location:
University Park
Reporting to:
Prof. Stephen T. Liddle
Purpose of the New Role:
The successful candidate will work on a synthetic non-aqueous uranium chemistry project
funded by the EPSRC with Prof. Steve Liddle.
Main Responsibilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
% time
per year
Develop new methods for the preparation of novel uranium compounds.
Synthesise, characterise and test the reactivity of a range of compounds
prepared via known and novel protocols.
Engage in the daily supervision of graduate students.
Write scientific articles.
Liaise with academic and industrial collaborators as appropriate.
You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included
above, but which will be consistent with the role.
50%
20%
10%
10%
5%
5%
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications/
Education
Essential
Demonstrate excellence in synthetic
inorganic and organic chemistry.
Desirable
A track record of high quality
publications.
BSc and MSc/Sci/Phil, or equivalent.
Skills/Training
PhD in chemistry or PhD and viva
pending.
Demonstrate excellence in synthetic
inorganic and organic chemistry.
Schlenk-line and glove-box
techniques.
Organometallic f-element chemistry.
Single crystal X-ray diffraction.
Ability to play a leading role in
research group in developing
independent research pathways.
Computational methods.
NMR, FTIR, and UV/Vis/NIR
spectroscopy.
Cyclic voltammetry.
Magnetometry.
Excellent written, verbal and
presentation skills.
Experience
Proven ability to work independently
as well as part of a team.
Experience in synthetic inorganic and
specifically f block chemistry and an
up-to-date working knowledge of
synthetic chemistry.
Extensive experience in Schlenk and
glove box techniques.
A track record of published
research in quality journals.
Experience in EPR spectroscopy.
Experience in DFT calculations.
Extensive experience in
organometallic f-element chemistry.
Extensive experience in X-ray
crystallography.
Extensive experience in Cyclic
Voltammetry.
Extensive experience in SQUID
magnetometry.
Decision Making
i)
taken independently by the role holder
Synthetic work within a target area, general low-level spend on grant codes for consumables.
ii)
taken in collaboration with others
Expensive (ca>100GBP) purchases.
iii)
referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder
Overarching target areas for synthetic effort (Prof. S. T. Liddle)
Applicants will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in
the UK as defined by the requirements set out by the UK Border and Immigration Agency.
Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ for more information.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. S. T. Liddle, tel: +44(0)115 846 7167 or email:
Stephen.Liddle@Nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email
address will not be accepted.
Please quote ref. SCI166814
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