Research Associate/Fellow (KTP Finisher)
Synthetic skilled Research Associate/Fellow with experience of synthetic electrochemistry, with advanced NMR and kinetics studies, to work on a multi skilled rapid delivery project is required to develop a novel polyurethane which processes like a thermoset plastic and possesses the same mechanical properties (high strength, chemical resistance, temperature resistance and low creep/deformation), yet has an augmented polymer backbone which can reversibly break the crosslinker to render the material both recyclable and capable of self-healing. This project will be a collaboration with Trelleborg.
Candidates should hold a PhD (or close to completion) in sustainable chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering or a similar aligned principle and be able to start in September 2024.
The post will involve lab-based research, based in Nottingham.
The successful candidates will carry out the following duties:
Undertake the development of new flow chemistry methodologies as directed by Professor Mike George.
Prepare high-quality supporting information for publications for effective bibliographic research.
Candidates must
- Be available to take up the post in September 2024.
- Have excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Have a commitment to continuing professional development
This post is available on a fixed term contract for 1 year. Hours of work are full time 36.25 hours.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Please upload a CV with a letter of Motivation which clearly articulates your skill sets and how they apply to this post.
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Informal enquiries may be addressed to Pete Licence email peter.licence @nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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