英国贝尔法斯特女王大学化学工程博士后

　　英国贝尔法斯特女王大学化学工程博士后

　　Job title Research Fellow

　　Job reference 20/108230

　　Date posted 01/06/2020

　　Application closing date 01/07/2020

　　Salary £33,797 to £40,322 per annum

　　Job description

　　We are currently seeking applications for multiple postdoctoral positions within the QUILL Research Centre, to work on a large research programme with an industrial partner. We are looking for PhD-level chemists and/or chemical engineers, with expertise in at least one of the following areas: reactive extractions, gas or liquid separations, synthesis of ionic liquids/covalent organic frameworks/main group coordination chemistry, or synthesis/formulations of soft materials (lubricants, phase-change materials).

　　The candidates are expected to be active members of an international research group, contributing to planning and delivery of the project objectives and interacting with the industrial partner. Ideally, they will have an early track record of successful supervision of research students, reflected in good quality publications. We welcome the applications from both new PhD graduates and experienced researchers. Please note, while we look to recruit as soon as possible, all appointees will be expected to work remotely on literature review and due diligence, until laboratories are accessible (subject to UK government/QUB guidelines). This is a full-time fixed term contract for three years.

　　The successful candidate must have: Have or be about to obtain a relevant PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. At least 3 years of recent and relevant research experience in at least one of the following: reactive extractions, gas or liquid separations, synthesis of ionic liquids/covalent organic frameworks/main group coordination chemistry, or synthesis/formulations of soft materials (lubricants, phase-change materials). In the School we offer degrees in both Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, so that students can choose which subject fits them best, but our outlook and research is very much cross-disciplinary.

　　Having both Chemists and Chemical Engineers working in partnership provides a unique environment for teaching and research. In particular means we are able to work on making fundamental discoveries and translate these into solutions to real world problems. Much of our research falls under the broad headings of Healthcare and Sustainability, examples of recent funded projects include development of novel antibiotics and reduction of single use plastics. The School also leads the EU-funded Bryden Centre for renewable energy research, the industry-led Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE) as well as our world-leading QUILL ionic liquids research centre. This research background informs our teaching so that students trained in our School are equipped with the skills that allow them to go out and make a real difference in the world.