Location: | London |
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Salary: | £49,017 to £57,472 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 7th August 2025 |
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Closes: | 28th August 2025 |
Job Ref: | NAT02012 |
Location: White City Campus
About the role:
A Research Associate in Olefin Polymerisation Catalysts is available within the Synthesis & Catalysis section of the Department of Chemistry to work on the development of new catalyst systems for the polymerisation of olefins.
What you would be doing:
This is an industrially sponsored project in collaboration with Borealis for the duration of two years. You are expected to collaborate with other team members within the research group and with Borealis on developing catalyst systems for olefin polymerisation.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:
You will hold a PhD in chemistry or equivalent qualification. Experience with synthesis and characterisation of organometallic compounds is particularly required. A good working knowledge of polymer characterisation and olefin polymerisation catalysis and high-pressure autoclaves are desirable.
What we can offer you:
Further information
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant.
For further details please contact Prof George Britovsek (g.britovsek@imperial.ac.uk)
Interested applicants should submit a completed job application online via this website. Please also include a CV and covering letter which relates your experience to the personal specifications required by the post.
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