Queen's University Belfast are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the Knipe Group (www.knipechem.co.uk). The successful candidate will contribute to an EPSRC-funded project: Atropisomerism as an Enabling Technology for Foldamers.
This research programme will develop a new class of artificial oligomers – atropisomeric foldamers – in which molecular conformation is controlled through stereogenic axes formed during synthesis by asymmetric catalysis. The appointee will design, synthesise, and characterise these molecules, building on novel catalyst-controlled methods to generate complex conformational architectures with applications in sensing, catalysis, and materials science. More information on atropisomeric foldamers can be found in this recent review.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing, running, and analysing synthetic chemistry reactions and experiments.
- Conducting detailed structural and conformational characterisation using a range of techniques.
- Writing research and review articles.
- Supervising junior lab members.
The position is ideally suited to an organic chemist with a strong background in asymmetric catalysis, foldamer chemistry, or supramolecular synthesis.
The post is open to applications until 14th September. Please click the link below for more information and to apply.
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