Research Associate in Organometallic Chemistry

About the role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organometallic Chemistry to work under the supervision of Dr Marina Uzelac for a period of up to 36 months working on an EPSRC-funded project.

The research in Uzelac group focuses on expanding the applications of earth-abundant metals, with a particular emphasis on manganese complexes. Our aim is to develop new catalytic methodologies by harnessing unique cooperative effects within these systems, while also gaining rigorous mechanistic understanding of the underlying chemistry.

This specific project focuses on the synthesis and characterisation of new bimetallic manganate species and their application in organic synthesis as catalysts and reagents for the preparation of organoboranes.

This project will require expertise in organometallic and inorganic chemistry, main group & organic synthesis, catalysis and a range of key characterisation techniques.

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.

About you

• PhD in Chemistry with experience in organometallic chemistry
• Proven expertise in synthesis, handling and characterisation of air-sensitive compounds using inert atmosphere techniques
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for driving research projects forward
• Experience of leading or mentoring students & junior researchers within a small research team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamworking, organisational, and time management skills.

Further information

This is a full-time (36.5 hours per week) fixed-term role.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Marina Uzelac at mu326@bath.ac.uk.

Example publications:

• Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2021, 60, 3247-3255 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/anie.202013153
• Chem. Commun. 2025, 61, 15834-15837 

https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc04144a

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What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

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