Grade UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974 per annum

College of Science and Engineering - School of Chemistry

Full time - 35 hours per week 

Fixed term contract - 12 months

The Opportunity:

A Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available starting from ca. July 1st 2024 for 12 months. 

The PDRA will be supervised by Dr Jennifer Garden and is based in the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and is funded through the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship programme. This project is part of a larger endeavour studying the synthesis and application of novel block copolymers, and focuses on the preparation and characterisation of new polymer materials. 

You can find more details about the Garden group at https://www.gardengroupchemistry.com  

This project requires a highly motivated candidate, with a PhD in polymer chemistry. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ring-opening and/or olefin polymerisation as well as some experience in characterising the mechanical, thermal and/or rheological properties of polymer materials. The candidate should be capable of working under their own initiative, performing collaborative projects and leading a small research team. 

For informal enquires please contact: j.garden@ed.ac.uk

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Expertise in synthesis and polymer chemistry
• Expertise in characterisation techniques
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills

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As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of ca. £39,347 - £46,974. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 13 of May 2024.
 

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Interviews will be held on 20 and 21 May 2024