Research Associate/Fellow in Organic Chemistry (Fixed-Term)

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Research Associate/Fellow in Organic Chemistry with an interest in new approaches to the manufacturing of organic chemicals.  The post will involve carrying out photochemical and electrochemical reactions in exciting new reactor designs developed at the University of Nottingham for use in the pharmaceutical industry. The vision of the project is to apply a continuous photochemical reactor to help transform how medicines are manufactured.  [see for example APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY (2022) 76, 38-50; ORGANIC PROCESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (2025) 29, 34-47; (2024), 28, 1917-1928; (2022) 26, 1145−1151; (2021) 25, 1619-1627 (2021) 25, 2052-2059; (2020), 24, 201-206; (2018) 22, 595-599]. The post is available to start immediately, and all projects should result in high impact publications. 

The post will involve lab-based research, based in Nottingham. The successful candidate will have a first degree in chemistry and have or be in the process of obtaining a related PhD and a track record of successful research. They will be computer literate with strong communications skills and a proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will be excited by variation rather than repetition and gain satisfaction from finding ways they can contribute to the success of these cutting-edge projects. Specific skills needed are experience in synthetic chemistry, photochemistry or electrochemistry and product characterization techniques including NMR. 

The person appointed will join a multidisciplinary team working at the University of Nottingham in Chemistry and Engineering The projects are led by Professor Mike George and also involve Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff (Chemistry).  

The School values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter and on our website https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx  

The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 01/10/2027, to start as soon as possible.  The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week).  

If you are interested about this position, please click apply now, submit your details and upload a copy of your CV.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Mike George (mike.george@nottingham.ac.uk ) +44 115 951 3512. 

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