Postdoctoral Research Associate in Supramolecular Chemistry

A postdoctoral research associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious synthetic organic chemist to undertake research in the group of Professor David Leigh FRS at the Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester.

The Leigh research group investigates the design and synthesis of molecular machines and new types of molecular level architectures to control and influence function and properties. (For further information about the research group see webpage www.catenane.net).

The successful applicant should have, or be working towards, a PhD in organic chemistry in the area of enantioselective catalysis and/or organometallic catalysis, and have their thesis submitted prior to taking up the position. The applicant should be capable of working under their own initiative and leading a small research team, so excellent communication and organizational skills are also required.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor David Leigh FRS. Email David.Leigh@manchester.ac.uk.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk .

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: David Leigh

Email: david.leigh@manchester.ac.uk

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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.