Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Chemistry & Formulation Science

This industrially funded post-doctoral position at the University of Reading in the research groups of Wayne Hayes, John Mckendrick and Adrian Williams targets the development of self-immolative materials and formulations for the colorimetric disclosure of toxic compounds in a range of environments. The project will provide excellent training in the field of organic materials and formulation science – it will involve organic synthesis, characterization of new materials (using techniques such as NMR, IR, UV spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis (DSC, TGA) in addition to the development of solution-based formulations for these compounds. In addition to gaining invaluable scientific technical skills, this project will also develop independent research skills by providing training on the use of databases (such as Web of Knowledge, Scifinder Scholar, Reaxsys), presentation skills and writing reports. The post is available for 24-months.

You will have:

• PhD in Organic Synthesis or Organic-based materials
• BSc (Hons) or MChem in Chemistry or closely related subject
• Experience of property assessment of organic-based materials

Interview date: TBC

Informal contact details
Contact role: Professor of Polymer Chemistry
Contact name: Wayne Hayes
Contact phone: 0118 378 6491
Contact email: w.c.hayes@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Head of Department
Contact name: John Mckendrick
Contact phone: 0118 378 8246
Contact email: j.e.mckendrick@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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