Research Fellow in Synthesis and Chemical Biology
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Aug 12, 2016
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Available from 1 October 2016
Research Project: Autonomous Discovery of Functional Small Molecules
The position will involve development and exemplification of synthetic methods that may be exploited in the autonomous discovery of bioactive small molecules. The position arises following the award of an EPSRC Established Career Fellowship to Professor Adam Nelson (School of Chemistry and Astbury Centre, University of Leeds).
You will have, or will have submitted prior to taking up the position, a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry (methodology development or synthesis of bioactive small molecules). Experience in the development and execution of practical synthetic routes is essential. You will also have excellent communication skills.
The University of Leeds’ commitment to women in science has been recognised with a national accolade. The University has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences holds the Athena SWAN Silver Award in recognition of our success in recruiting, retaining and developing/promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET). We are proud of our commitment to equality and inclusiveness.
The University offers generous terms and conditions of employment, a wide range of benefits, services, facilities and family friendly policies. Full details are available on the Human Resources web pages accessible at www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/index.htm
Women are under-represented in the School in posts in this area. We would therefore particularly welcome applicants from members of such groups, any appointment will however be made entirely on merit.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Adam Nelson, tel 0113 343 6502, email a.s.nelson@leeds.ac.uk
Further information about the research may be found at www.asn.leeds.ac.uk
Click here for further information about working at the University of Leeds www.leeds.ac.uk/info/20025/university_jobs
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