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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate in Advanced Energetic Materials synthesis. This is a [dstl] funded position to work with Prof Paul Kelly (in collaboration with Prof Steve Christie, Dr George Weaver and Dr Jim Reynolds, Chemistry, Loughborough University) on the development of new safe synthetic routes to high energy materials, including both organic, inorganic and hybrid species. The successful candidate will join a research team combining expertise in organic and inorganic synthesis, flow chemistry, automation and analysis.
The successful candidate will synthesise a series of potentially high energy materials in a safe and reproducible manner. It will require the design of new molecules; planning of the synthesis in specifically designed reactions and reactors; characterisation of products and by-products; and close collaboration with a parallel PDRA position looking at automation and analysis of these compounds. This position is ideally suited for an ambitious early career researcher with a background in synthesis, including design of specialised reactions and reactors, flow systems and the handling of reactive materials. The successful candidate will be highly motivated with an excellent research track record and a desire to pursue multidisciplinary research.
This is a full-time position until 14 December 2023
Closing date for applications: 26 January 2022.
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