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Salary
Research Assistant: £34,630 to £36,320 per annum.
Research Associate: £37,369 to £46,970 per annum.
The Role
We are seeking to recruit a Research Assistant/Associate in the area of synthetic organic chemistry as part of a project funded by EPSRC on the synthesis and application of organosodium reagents. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of chemists in the Armstrong group, situated in state-of-the-art chemistry laboratories in the Bedson building at Newcastle University.
The successful candidate will hold, or shortly expect to achieve a PhD in synthetic organic or organometallic chemistry. Detailed knowledge and experience in synthetic chemistry and characterization of small molecules is essential. You should be capable of working independently, possess excellent time management skills, and be able to collaborate effectively as part of a team, working both with internal colleagues and external partners.
As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of Research Innovation Role Profiles.pdf . These profiles set out firstly the generic competencies and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and, secondly, the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.
For more information about research within the School of Natural and Environmental Science at Newcastle University, please see here .
For more information on Newcastle University’s Chemistry discipline, please see here .
Contact for the post isroly.armstrong@newcastle.ac.uk
Duration of post is until 31 July 2029
To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how your skills and experiences align to the person specification as outlined within the job description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).
