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Monday, November 16, 2009

UK: 2 Research Fellows in Gold Mediated Catalysis, University of St Andrews

Overview

The position will involve conducting synthetic, catalytic and characterization experiments on organometallic complexes. The duties will include the synthesis and full characterization of these reactions using modern analytical techniques including NMR, IR and X-Ray spectroscopic studies. A detailed CV including experience and publication list highlighting your experience in synthesis and catalysis is required.

Eligibility

You must have at least 3 years experience in the area of organic chemistry, experience in microwave synthesis and in transition metal mediated reactions, and you must hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry.

These posts are initially for a period of one year, starting on 5 January 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter with the possibility of an extension for a second year.

Responsibility and Duty

It is expected that you will undertake the following representative work activities:

+ Develop research objectives/proposals
+ Manage and conduct own research activities
+ Analyse research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes
+ Disseminate and publish research findings (individually or in collaboration with Colleagues)
+ May be required to contribute to overall direction/aims/development of research programme
+ May be required to prepare proposals/applications for research grants
+ Use initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio


+ Plan and manage own administrative activities
+ Deal with problems affecting the achievement of research objectives and deadlines including using initiative and creativity to solve some unforeseen problems
+ Supervision of students or less experienced research staff including assessing work/projects
+ Possess sufficient breadth/depth of specialist knowledge and experience in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes

If you are shortlisted for interview for this post, and have provided an email address, you will benotified by email (the email address used on your application form) to contact you. Otherwise, youwill be notified by post.

Before an appointment can be confirmed, you will be subject to a Criminal Records Enhanced
Disclosure check.

Please Quote ref: SK070/09

Completed application forms together with a CV and covering letter should be returned either to Jobline@st-andrews.ac.uk or by post or fax to Human Resources, University of St Andrews, College Gate, North Street, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AJ, Fax: 01334 462570 not later than 5 pm on 1 December 2009.

Please note that applications received after this time will not be processed. We regret there are no mail box facilities after office hours (Mon – Fri - 9 am - 5 pm) for receipt of applications.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.

SK070/09 2 Research Fellows in Gold Mediated Catalysis (PDF, 150 KB)
Application form (Academic) (DOC, 130 KB)

Selection

Successful candidates will be shortlisted within six weeks of the closing date. If you have not beencontacted within this period your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).


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