Applications are invited for a three-year
postdoctoral position working with Dr Euan Kay and Professor Douglas Philp on a
project at the interface of supramolecular chemistry, nanochemistry and systems
chemistry.
The project seeks to develop artificial
reaction networks that deploy nano-sized active components. Our groups have
recently established chemically responsive colloidal nanoparticles (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2015, 54, 4187; Chem.
Sci. 2018, 9,
125; Chem. Sci. 2020, 11,
372) and reaction networks
constructed from artificial replicating molecules (J.
Am. Chem. Soc. 2017, 139, 17565; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2018,
140, 6832; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2019, 141, 13905).
This project combines these technologies to create replicating nanoparticles
that will institute complex reaction networks displaying hierarchical
behaviours.
A critical objective will be to understand
these systems from the bottom up. You will bring to bear a suite of modern
analytical methods, allied with physical–organic approaches, to systematically
study structure, interactions and reactions on several length-scales.
Computational methods will also be used to simulate aspects including
intermolecular and inter-particle interactions and reaction network evolution.
Full training in these methods will be provided if necessary.
You will have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in
synthetic chemistry or related subject. A strong background in synthetic and
analytical aspects of at least one of supramolecular chemistry, colloidal
nanomaterials or systems chemistry is required. You will have excellent
communication skills and will have opportunities to present your work both
internally and externally. You will also be expected to take some
responsibility for day-to-day laboratory management, including supervision and
training of postgraduate and undergraduate research students.
Funded by the Leverhulme Trust, this post
is available for up to three years.
Informal enquiries can be directed to: Dr Euan Kay
(email: ek28@st-andrews.ac.uk; Tel: +44 (0)1334 467284; homepage: http://kaylab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk).
Applications
are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or
Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are
under-represented in Research posts at the University.
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/.
Closing
Date: 15 September 2020
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Further Particulars: AR2319NB FPs.doc
School of Chemistry
Salary: £33,797 - £35,845 per annum
Start Date: 1 October or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term: Up to 3 Years
Research Fellow ( Nanoscale Reaction Networks driven by Molecular Replication ) – AR2319NB
Research Fellow ( Nanoscale Reaction Networks driven by Molecular Replication ) – AR2319NB