Research Associate in Polyyne Rotaxane & Cyclocarbon Catenanes

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for the position of <strong>Research Associate in Polyyne Rotaxane &amp; Cyclocarbon Catenanes</strong> to work under the supervision of Professor Harry Anderson for a period of 9 months. The project involves the synthesis and investigation of &#960;-conjugated porphyrin-based molecular wires and nanorings, particularly molecular wires incorporating several paramagnetic metal centres.</div><br> <div>&#160;<br> <br>&#160;</div><br> <div><em>Find out more about the research group at:</em> &#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://hla.chem.ox.ac.uk/.">http://hla.chem.ox.ac.uk/.</a></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applicants must hold a first degree in Chemistry.&#160; The research requires experience in multi-step organic synthesis, particularly experience in the synthesis of polyyne polyrotaxanes and related catenanes, including purification using recycling gel permeation chromatography. You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small-scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.</div><br> <div>The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory and is available from 1st January 2025.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application.&#160; Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. &#160;<strong>Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday 9 August 2024. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders.&#160; Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.</div> </div>