Lecturer in Organic Chemistry

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks an outstanding scientist for a fixed-term appointment in the Department of Chemistry. This role involves supporting research and contributing to teaching across various disciplines, particularly radical chemistry, catalysis, and photochemistry. The successful candidate will join an inclusive environment with flexible arrangements and substantial employee benefits, aimed at fostering a balanced work-life and professional growth.

Benefits

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Outstanding scientist with broad research interests in radical chemistry, catalysis, photochemistry, and organosulfur chemistry.
• Passion for teaching organic chemistry.
• Desire to pursue an independent academic career.

Responsibilities

• Support research under Prof David Procter.
• Contribute to teaching and departmental management.
• Collaborate on impactful research.

Skills

Radical chemistry

Catalysis

Photochemistry

Organosulfur chemistry

Teaching organic chemistry

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

We seek to make the fixed term appointment of an outstanding scientist to support the research of Prof David Procter. You will also be expected to contribute enthusiastically to teaching and management in the Department of Chemistry while carrying out research in collaboration with Prof Procter ( https://www.proctergroupresearch.com ). We are seeking an outstanding scientist with broad research interests, encompassing radical chemistry, catalysis, photochemistry, and organosulfur chemistry, and who has a passion for teaching organic chemistry. The post will suit candidates who wish to pursue an independent academic career in the future.

The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School of Natural Sciences holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor David J. Procter

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.