Senior Research Leader, Synthetic Chemistry & Catalysis

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Cambridge invites applications for a senior scientific position in the Gaunt Group. The role focuses on leadership and development of cutting‑edge synthetic organic chemistry, catalysis, medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.

The postholder will guide research strategy, coordinate projects and mentoring, and contribute to teaching where appropriate, shaping an internationally recognised programme.

Formación

• PhD in synthetic organic chemistry with extensive postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
• Broad expertise in modern synthetic chemistry, catalysis and related interdisciplinary areas.
• Experience mentoring researchers, coordinating collaborative projects and contributing to proposals/publications.
• Excellent communication, organisation skills and ability to lead and develop others.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the scientific direction and strategy of the Gaunt Group.
• Mentor postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and undergraduates.
• Coordinate research projects, funding proposals and publications.
• Collaborate across disciplines to advance synthetic chemistry and related fields.

Conocimientos

Synthetic chemistry

Catalysis

Mentoring

Project leadership

Academic leadership

Educación

PhD in synthetic organic chemistry

Herramientas

NMR spectroscopy

Mass spectrometry

HPLC

Descripción del empleo

University of Cambridge invites applications for a senior scientific position in the Gaunt Group. The role focuses on leadership and development of cutting‑edge synthetic organic chemistry, catalysis, medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.

The postholder will guide research strategy, coordinate projects and mentoring, and contribute to teaching where appropriate, shaping an internationally recognised programme.