Location: | Glasgow |
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Salary: | £45,585 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 1st May 2024 |
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Closes: | 7th June 2024 |
Job Ref: | 427787 |
Fixed Term (36 months)
A computational chemistry researcher is required to deliver an ambitious research programme to understand reaction mechanisms in homogeneous nickel catalysis, generously funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The position is nominally 1 FTE (36 months), but part-time and/or flexible working may be available.
Nickel(0) can react via mechanisms including oxidative addition, halogen atom abstraction, and electron transfer, with possible spin crossover (Catal. Sci. Technol., 2021, 11, 2980), depending on the specific ligand and substrate in each reaction. This project will assess the fundamental features of each system that influence selectivity, with the aim of producing a unified model that can predict the reactivity of any nickel catalyst. While most work in the team is laboratory-led, computational chemistry is increasingly important to deliver our objectives, and you will be the computational chemistry expert within the team. The project will be carried out using the ARCHIE-WeSt High-Performance Computer hosted at the University of Strathclyde (archie-west.ac.uk), which has substantial CPU and GPU resource.
You will:
It is possible to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Academic Practice or Researcher Development, at no cost.
To be considered for the role, you will have:
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (e.g. the Royal Society of Chemistry) and/or a track record in knowledge exchange activities.
* A Research Fellow is ideally sought for the position, but applications from less-experienced Researchers are welcomed. In such circumstances, the appointment will be made at Research Associate level (RS07 salary scale: £36,024 - £44,263) and duties will be adjusted to reflect the grade of the post.
Appointment to this position is subject to the approval of the Leverhulme Trust. A copy of your CV will require to be shared with the Trust before employment can commence.
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