Research Associate (611127)

Faculty of Science

FTE: 1.0 or Part time to a minimum of 0.7 FTE may be considered

Term: Fixed (12 months) 

The Project: Homogeneous nickel catalysis offers many advantages for organic synthesis, but many reactions require very forcing conditions. This collaborative project between the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry (PAC), the CMAC medicines manufacturing research centre at the University of Strathclyde, and Eli Lilly in Indianapolis (Indiana, USA) will explore whether better control of heat transfer and other process parameters can overcome some of the limitations of nickel-catalysed reactions that are presently performed in batch reactions. The project is funded by the Lilly Research Award Programme for twelve months in the first instance, with the possibility of a three-month extension subject to satisfactory progress.  It would be possible to hold this on a part-time basis (minimum 0.7 FTE) and we would be pleased to discuss this during the interview process.

The Role: Under the general guidance of Dr David Nelson (PAC) and Dr Cameron Brown (CMAC), you will lead the delivery of laboratory work on this project, working both individually and in collaboration with other researchers within the University or at Eli Lilly.  There are opportunities for free in-house training and professional development, such as PGCert/PGDip programmes in researcher development delivered by our Organisational and Staff Development Unit.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, such as organic synthesis, catalysis, or chemical engineering (with significant chemistry content), or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in catalysis by transition metals and the use of enabling technologies such as flow chemistry and a developing ability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results and to prepare research proposals.

While a Research Associate is ideally sought for this position, applications are welcome from candidates who are close to PhD completion or whose award is pending. In such circumstances, the appointment will be made at Research Assistant (RS06 salary scale £31,396- £34,980) and duties will be adjusted to reflect this grade. This will continue until the PhD award is confirmed, at which point the duties and grade will be revised accordingly.

The Institution. The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry hosts ca. 40 academic staff and has research strengths in Catalysis and Synthesis, Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Materials and Computational Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Bionanotechnology, and Forensic Science. Research facilities include an NMR suite with four spectrometers (400 – 600 MHz), and an open-access analytical suite with equipment including GC-FID, GC-MS, and LC-MS. CMAC is an internationally leading medicines manufacturing research centre with a unique configuration of academic research, applied, and pre-competitive programs. Working in partnership with Tier 1, Tier 2, academic, and innovation partners, CMAC's goal is to transform Medicines Development, Manufacture & Supply, and further grow its pipeline of world-class multi-disciplinary collaborative research.

Further information on the application process and working at Strathclyde can be found on our website (http://www.strath.ac.uk/hr/workforus).

Interviews

Formal interviews for this post will be held in June 2024.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr David Nelson, Reader in Chemistry (david.nelson@strath.ac.uk). Applications must be submitted using the University portal and cannot be accepted by email.

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