Research Associate (fixed-term)

About the role

As a Research Associate in the Coote research group at the University of Bath, you will help lead the research of an enthusiastic team of chemists, by developing methodology for the synthesis of the highly strained caged heterocycles azacubane and the diazacubanes - intriguing molecules that have never been synthesised before. The project is funded by the Leverhulme Trust, and is available for up to 3 years.

You will perform both individual and collaborative research, write up research results for publication in leading scientific journals, and will have the opportunity to present your results at internal and external seminars and conferences. 

You will also have the opportunity to supervise student projects, be involved in departmental teaching activities (if wished), and as a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

More information on the group's research can be found on our website (https://susannahcoote.wordpress.com), and informal enquiries about the position are welcome - please email Dr Susannah Coote (scc98@bath.ac.uk) if you would like to discuss the role in more detail.

This is a fixed-term position, expected to end December 2027.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work within our research team.

You must hold a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, and have practical experience of synthesis and/or catalytic methods as well as an interest in strained molecules and target synthesis.

You will be responsible for planning and performing your own research activities and will be expected to take an active role in supporting Ph.D. and undergraduate research students within the laboratory.

You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of a team and discuss your work with a range of audiences.

You should have experience of scientific writing and a breadth of background knowledge in organic synthesis.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader.

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