Research Fellow in Synthetic Supramolecular Chemistry

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46.049, with potential progression once in post to £48,822

Description of the Group: We are synthetic supramolecular chemistry group at the University of Birmingham. Details about the research group can be found Home | Pike Research Group

There is a 6-month PDRA position available within the Pike group to work on responsive foldamers for sensing. The position will be available from Dec 2026 but there is some flexibility with the start date. 

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required.
• Analyse and interpret data.
• Running synthetic organic chemistry experiments in a laboratory setting.
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students.
• Undertake management/administration arising from research.
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
• Contribute to public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University.
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods.
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
• Provide guidance to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
• Promotes equality and values diversity and fostering an inclusive working culture. 

Person Specification 

• Hold a first degree in Chemistry and PhD in synthetic chemistry
• Experience of the following is desirable:
  • analytical chemistry e.g. titration experiments
• Experience/demonstration of the following are essential:
  • Knowledge of executing luminescence studies and calculating quantum yields
  • High level analytical capability
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly
  • Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods
  • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
  • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
  • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or project
  • Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
  • Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Sarah Pike (s.j.pike@bham.ac.uk).

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