Research Associate - Chemistry

Job description:

Are you a research assistant who enjoys working collaboratively? Do you want improve cancer outcomes? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us on our recently funded Yorkshire Cancer Research Pioneers project. The principal aim of this exciting project is to develop novel photodynamic therapy drugs for oral cancer. You will contribute to the fundamental development and characterisation of novel photosensitizing agents.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of research associate in Prof. Jim Thomas’ and Prof. Julia laboratory, at the University of Sheffield. An PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant subject is needed, along with proficiency in a variety of optical spectroscopy techniques. You should have experience in synthesizing and characterizing luminescent transition metal complexes preferably the synthesis of polypyridyl d6 metal complexes and associated ligand syntheses. You should also have experience in steady-state and time-resolved spectroscopic studies on such systems using laser-based methods. Preferably, you should also have some experience of characterizing reversible interactions between such complexes and biomolecules. You should have a keen interest in interdisciplinary research focused on drug development.

We are an interdisciplinary research team, and you will be integrated within a network of researchers including Clinicians, Biologists and Chemists. Working alongside this diverse group, the role will offer you an opportunity to improve your interdisciplinary research skills. Your career development will be well supported, and training will be provided where necessary. If you are passionate about improving cancer patient outcomes though novel drug development, then we would love to hear from you. 

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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