Post Doctoral Researcher in Crystal Engineering

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Institution: University of Limerick

Vacancy Category: Research

Salary From: €38 632.00

Salary To: €50 029.00

Contract Type: Temporary

Vacancy closing date: 18 Oct, 2021

Reference: 047028

LOCATION: University of Limerick

REPORTS TO: Project Leader

CONTRACT TYPE: Specific Purpose

SALARY SCALE: €38,632 - €50,029 p.a. pro rata

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 18th October 2021, 12 noon, Irish Standard Time

WEBLINK TO SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: https:///...nt-chemical-sciences

WEBLINK TO RESEARCH CENTRE: https://bernalinstitute.com/

WEBLINK TO PI’s RIS/RESEARCHGATE PROFILE: https://www.ul.ie/bernal-crystal-engineering/

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in chemistry or a related discipline (applicants who have met all requirements for graduation and are awaiting award will be considered. Please give date of Viva).

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Laboratory of Prof Mike Zaworotko currently works on metal-organic materials (MOMs), especially microporous and ultramicroporous sorbents, and multi-component pharmaceutical materials (MPMs) such as cocrystals, hydrates and ionic cocrystals are of particular interest. These advanced materials are aimed at addressing global challenges such as carbon capture, water purification and better medicines. 

Funding comes from a variety of sources, including SFI, the Irish Research Council, the European Commission and industry partners.

The Post Doctoral Researcher will design and characterise new materials and evaluate whether these materials are suitable for further development. They will also engage in collaborations with academic and industrial partners and mentor junior team members in the crystal-engineering laboratory of Prof Mike Zaworotko.

The person should have excellent experimental skills and a strong ability to communicate with both academic and industrial collaborators.

Essential Criteria

• A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in chemistry or a related discipline (applicants who have met all requirements for graduation and are awaiting award will be considered. Please give date of Viva).
• At least 2 years’ experience of crystal engineering research as evidenced by at least 2 relevant publications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in at least one of the following techniques: X-ray diffraction, low pressure gas sorption, high pressure gas sorption, mixed gas separation, thermal analysis, modelling of materials structure and properties, synthesis of new ligands

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with academic and industry collaborators.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Research project management experience.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Experience of working with larger team multi-disciplined teams.

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Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

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