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Institution: University of Southampton
United Kingdom
Retrieved : 2020-11-17 Expired
Description :

You will join the research group of Prof Malcolm H Levitt. The project involves the interdisciplinary study of endofullerenes, which are substances in which molecules or atoms are trapped inside carbon cages. The project involves nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, infrared and terahertz spectroscopy, and inelastic neutron scattering. You will be responsible for gathering spectroscopic data in our laboratory and the laboratories of our collaborators, and for interpreting the data in terms of a consistent model for the dynamics of the encapsulated atoms or molecules.

It is essential you have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in either Physics or Chemistry or a related field as well as practical experience of NMR spectroscopy:  NMR:  inelastic neutron scattering: terahertz and infrared spectroscopies. Practical experience of cryogenic NMR spectroscopy is desirable as is experience of programming in Mathematica; knowledge of the structures and properties of fullerene; spectroscopy of endofullerenes. 

There will be development opportunities to spend a small fraction of the time helping supervise student research.

You will be part of the Magnetic Resonance Section at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Southampton. The Section has a well-equipped NMR facility including one 700MHz, three 600MHz, one 500MHz, two 400 MHz and a 300 MHz spectrometers. A variety of probes allow liquid-state and solid-state experiments as well as micro-imaging and cryogenic experiments. The section offers wide expertise that spans from theory of spin dynamics to NMR methodology in solid and liquid state, microfluidics NMR, biomolecular NMR in liquid and solid state and NMR at cryogenic temperatures. An in-house mechanical workshop service is available.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Malcolm H Levitt (mhl@soton.ac.uk), University of Southampton. The start date is 14 December 2020 with an initial appointment for 24 months due to funding. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees who have been former supervisors/colleagues.

The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy*, and onsite childcare facilities.

The University of Southampton is the top one per cent of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities.

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the international standard for Environmental Management ISO14001:2015. Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this is through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

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.

Application Procedure:

You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. 

For this role references are requested at the point that you submit your application. This reference system is automated, so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 2380 592750, or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk.  

Please quote vacancy reference number 1307820EB on all correspondence.


Closing Date: 21 Nov 2020
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise





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