The University of St Andrews is seeking an inorganic or physical chemist, preferably with experience in the synthesis and characterisation of metal-organic frameworks or related materials. Experience in battery technologies will also be an advantage. The position is for 10 months and is funded through the Leverhulme trust. The successful candidate will join the research groups of Professor Russell Morris and Dr Rob Armstrong.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in chemistry or related subject, ideally with experience of MOF chemistry. Further information can be obtained informally by contacting Professor Russell Morris rem1@st-andrews.ac.uk or Dr Rob Armstrong on ara@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, who are under-represented in Science posts at the University. You can find out more about Equality and Diversity at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall). More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

School of Chemistry

Salary: £32,548 - £35,550 per annum, pro rata

Fixed Term: 10 months

Start: As soon as possible