Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Faculty of Natural Sciences. The Faculty is responsible for the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences.
A postdoctoral research associate position is available within the group of Dr. Gavin J. Miller, to carry out research on a project funded by UK Research and Innovation (as part of a UKRI Fellowship award to GJM).
This innovative UKRI project is in the area of carbohydrate chemical biology and the research will involve the design and synthesis (both batch and automated) of a series of oligosaccharide targets, alongside the establishment of biochemical methods to further functionalise them.
Applicants must have a PhD (or have submitted a thesis prior to taking up the appointment) in synthetic organic/carbohydrate chemistry. Experience with multi-step chemical synthesis routes is highly desirable.
Applicants will have excellent communication skills, ability to work independently, and have an organised approach to the management of their research.
The post is available for 36 months and the successful candidate will also be expected to participate collaboratively with academic partners at the University of York (Dr Martin Fascione) and internally in Life Sciences at Keele. The role will also involve supervision of PhD students and contributing to running a research group.
To discuss further details of the post please contact Dr. Gavin J. Miller (g.j.miller@keele.ac.uk). Full applications must include a CV, publications list and a cover letting outlining your suitability for the post.
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from women for this role.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.
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