Research Coordinator in Synthetic Chemistry for Molecular Electronics and Photonics

Research Coordinator in Synthetic Chemistry for Molecular Electronics and Photonics

Posted 3 days ago by Totaljobs

£59,966 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Liverpool, Merseyside

Summary: The Research Coordinator role focuses on coordinating research in Molecular Electronics and Photonics under Professor Andrea Vezzoli. This Grade 8 position offers opportunities for leadership, supervision, and involvement in funding proposals, aimed at fostering independence for ambitious candidates. A PhD in Chemistry or related fields is required for this full-time, fixed-term position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate research efforts in molecular synthesis and single-molecule characterization.
  • Develop supervision and leadership skills.
  • Serve as Co-Investigator on funding proposals.
  • Drive the publication strategy as lead or corresponding author.
  • Receive support for future fellowship applications.

Key Skills:

  • PhD in Chemistry or related disciplines.
  • Experience in molecular synthesis and single-molecule characterization.
  • Strong leadership and supervision skills.
  • Ability to drive publication strategies.
  • Experience with funding proposals.

Salary (Rate): £59,966 yearly

City: Liverpool

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Hours of work: Full-time

Tenure: Fixed term from 1 August 2026 until 31 March 2029

We are looking to recruit a Research Coordinator to perform and coordinate research in Molecular Electronics and Photonics in the group of Professor Andrea Vezzoli. You will coordinate the research efforts in molecular synthesis and single-molecule characterisation for which the group has gained international recognition. For a highly ambitious candidate, this Grade 8 position is designed to be a springboard to independence. You will have the opportunity to develop supervision and leadership skills, serve as Co-Investigator on funding proposals, drive the publication strategy as a lead or corresponding author, and receive robust support for your own future fellowship applications. You should hold a PhD in Chemistry or related disciplines.

Further information on the scientific activities of the group is available on the webpage.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.