A Post-Doctoral position is available to work in the research group of Professor Daniele Leonori at the University of Manchester on a ERC funded project on photoredox catalysis and cobalt catalysis. An ambitious organic chemist is required, with a proven track record in photoredox catalysis, organocatalysis and cobalt catalysis.
For recent publications relevant to the project, see: (a) Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2018, 57, 744; (b) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2016, 138, 8092; (c) Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2015, 54, 14017.
Previous experience in photochemistry and cobalt chemistry are required. High level of English communication, both oral and written, is required.
You will either have a PhD in chemistry or have completed your PhD studies and submitted your PhD thesis by the start date.
The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/
We positively welcome applications from women, who are currently under-represented at this grade. Appointment will be made on merit.
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Daniele Leonori
Email: daniele.leonori@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk
Tel: 0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
