Postdoctoral Research Associate In The Development of Novel Synthetic Boron-based Methodologies

University of Bristol; West of England; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Bristol invites applications for three postdoctoral research associate positions in the Aggarwal Lab to develop novel boron-based synthetic methodologies. The role centers on designing and synthesizing complex molecules and expanding lithiation-borylation approaches for C–C bond formation.

Successful candidates will work on multiple projects with rigorous experimental work, robust data recording, and regular reporting. Strong communication and collaboration in a team is essential.

Formación

• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute organic syntheses safely.
• Experience with modern spectroscopic techniques including NMR.
• Ability to interpret and record experimental results accurately.
• Familiarity with online databases Beilstein and Chemical Abstracts for literature search.

Responsabilidades

• Design and synthesize complex molecules using boron chemistry.
• Develop new synthetic methodologies and boron-based strategies.
• Grow carbon chains and make C–C bonds via lithiation-borylation.
• Record results and present findings clearly to the supervisor.

Conocimientos

Synthetic organic chemistry

Experimental planning

NMR spectroscopy

Beilstein database

Chemical Abstracts

Teamwork & communication

Report writing

Publications

Herramientas

Beilstein

Chemical Abstracts

Descripción del empleo

The role

Three postdoctoral research associate positions are available to work in the Aggarwal Lab:

(http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/org/aggarwal/)

to work on the development of novel synthetic boron-based methodologies.

The three positions are subject to fixed-term funding between the following dates:

• Position 1 - 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027
• Position 2 - 7th January 2027 to 6th January 2028
• Position 3 - 11th January 2027 to 10th June 2028

What will you be doing?

The PDRA will be required to work on multiple projects simultaneously, but their primary responsibility will be on the design and synthesis of complex molecules, and the development of new synthetic methodology using boron chemistry. We will use lithiation-borylation to grow carbon chains as well as larger building blocks to make C-C bonds. The researcher will employ their synthetic expertise to advance the project. The research program will require a deep understanding of the processes involved together with strong grasp of fundamentals of organic synthesis for a successful outcome.

You should apply if

• Recent experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Be able to plan and execute experimental work involved in organic syntheses successfully and safely with minimal supervision.
• The ability to carry out, interpret and properly record the results of modern spectroscopic techniques, including NMR.
• Familiarity with online database searching e.g. Belstein and Chemical Abstracts for use in the selection and planning of experimental work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to become part of a team working on the research project and to demonstrate the ability to work at this level, in particular to work supportively in a laboratory environment with junior co-workers as well as other research assistants.
• The ability to present work in a clear and concise manner.
• The successful candidate will be asked to submit written reports of their experimental results as required for the information of the supervisor.
• A body of published work in peer-reviewed learned journals relevant to the advertised post.
• The ability to meet deadlines and excellent organisational skills.

Additional information

Contract type: Fixed term

Work pattern: 35 hours/week

School/Unit: School of Chemistry

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 3rd November

For informal queries please contact: Professor Varinder Aggarwal, Telephone: [phone], [e-mail]

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Available documents

• ACAD108745 PDRA JD.pdf

£39,906 to £44,746. Grade I, per annum