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英国伯明翰大学2021年招聘博士后职位（可持续高分子化学）

Research Fellow In Sustainable Polymer Chemistry - School Of Chemistry

University Of Birmingham

Description

Research Fellow in Sustainable Polymer Chemistry - School of Chemistry - 81967 - Grade 7 - (210001C9)

Description

Position Details

School of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7, salary £30,942 to £33,797.

Grade 7

Full Time / Fixed Term Contract for up to 2 years

Closing date 25 August, 2021

Background

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.

Summary of Role

To undertake research into the synthesis of degradable/sustainable polymers for application as additives in formulations under the supervision of Prof. Andrew Dove.

To characterise the molecular and physical/rheological properties of the polymers made under the supervision of Prof. Andrew Dove.

To produce regular written and oral reports pertaining to the project as requested; attend regular project meetings; give regular presentations to the group; write papers for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals.

To play an active role in the Dove research group, participating in all group meetings and activities. You may supervise research students, be responsible for installation and maintenance of equipment and training of personnel on equipment.

Participate in the collaborative meetings and work with the project collaborators

Main Duties/Responsibilities

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

Perform research and collect data in the specified area to a high level of competency and quality

Maintain a high level of knowledge of the immediate and surrounding literature

Contribute to developing new ideas, directions, techniques and methods in order to advance the project and enhance its quality

Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required

Analyse and interpret data generated from all aspects of the project

Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding

Contribute to writing scientific papers and bids for research funding

Disseminate research findings by oral and other presentation in a range of fora from group meetings to research seminars and conferences etc.

Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to support staff and students in the group

Undertake management/administration arising from research

Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration

Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader

Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines

Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

Completed (or be near to completion) of an experimental PhD in polymer chemistry or materials chemistry

Significant polymer synthesis, preferably with experience of ring-opening polymerisation

Characterisation experience including molecular characterisation techniques such as NMR spectroscopy etc. but ideally thermo-mechanical characterisations such as DSC and rheology

Proven experience in materials characterisation methodologies such as (but not limited to) rheology, mechanical testing etc.

Interest in interdisciplinary research and willingness to learn new techniques.

Ability to keep up to date with new developments in the fields relevant to the project.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on research programmes.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary project area of research.

Ability to initiate, plan, organise, implement and deliver programmes of research work to tight deadlines.

Ability to write and give presentations to both national and international audience standard and communicate complex information clearly.

Ability to install and maintain relevant equipment and to train other personnel on operation of this equipment

Excellent writing skills and record of success in published papers

Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Andrew Dove, email: a.dove@bham.ac.uk

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