Research Fellow

Contract Type:

Fixed Term contract up to March 2026

Role Summary

•  Work on Dr Jupp’s EPSRC-funded research project: “Unlocking Photoswitchable Main-group Catalysis Using Azophosphines”
  •    Design, prepare and characterise new photoswitchable phosphines
  •    Analyse and interpret research findings and results 
  •    Disseminate the project results through publications and conference presentations 

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Perform synthetic main-group chemistry in the laboratory, including novel photoswitchable phosphines, and assessing their utility in catalysis.
• Characterise the structure and photophysical properties of molecules using NMR spectroscopy, single crystal X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
• To design, perform and critically interpret experiments that achieve the project goals in a way that is consistent with the requirements for publication of high quality research;
• To apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding, and contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods;
• To collect, analyse, interpret and store research data as required for publication and open-data requirements in line with the funders expectations;
• To prepare draft academic publications, or parts thereof, and contribute to other writing that can include bids for research funding, review articles and public engagement literature;
• To present research outputs effectively in internal reports, presentations (group meetings internal seminars, conferences), posters and other media;
• Work effectively with potential collaborators
• Supervise students on research related to the project and provide guidance to PhD and Master’s students
• To work in accordance with relevant safety policies and operating procedures and to undertake training as required.
• Support the day-to-day running of the research group
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

• Candidates must have a PhD in chemistry (or near to completion)
• Expertise in air-sensitive synthetic chemistry (using Schlenk-lines and gloveboxes) is essential
• Expertise catalysis and/or photochemistry are desirable
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Work effectively in a research team, including collaborative research
• An understanding of the importance of EDI within research culture 

Informal enquires to Dr Andrew Jupp, email: a.jupp@bham.ac.uk

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