Research Fellow (777416EB)

Applications are invited from excellent candidates with suitable experience and skills for the position of Research Fellow in Inorganic Chemistry with Professor Gill Reid’s group during her term as Head of Chemistry. You will be required to undertake experimental research associated with projects in the Reid Group, primarily in the area of main group/transition metal coordination chemistry and organometallic chemistry, provide guidance to UG and PG research students and contribute to the day-to-day management of the lab. In addition, you will be expected to undertake some teaching in inorganic chemistry. 

You will have a PhD* or equivalent in inorganic coordination chemistry or organometallic chemistry, experience in synthesis of inorganic compounds and the use of inert atmosphere techniques and relevant characterisation techniques. You will also have excellent written and spoken communication skills and organisational skills.

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Gill Reid (G.Reid@soton.ac.uk).

Your application should include (i) the completed application form, (ii) your Curriculum Vitae, (iii) a concise summary of your research to date and (iv) the names and contact details of three referees. (Our online application process will prompt you to include all of the above).

The position is tenable from 1 January 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter and will be Fixed Term for 3 years.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sarah Foster (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5070. Please quote reference 777416EB on all correspondence. 

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2016
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise