Faculty of Science
School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Senior Research Associate
Ref: RA2274
Salary on appointment will be £37,999 per annum, with an annual increment up to £45,163 per annum.
A two-year Senior Research Associate position is available in the ultrafast spectroscopy laboratory in the School of Chemistry at the University of East Anglia (Meech Group). The project will require experience in the management and application of bespoke ultrafast laser experiments including femtosecond transient absorption and stimulated Raman spectroscopy. You will apply these skills to measure and analyse ultrafast dynamics in optically accessible higher excited electronic states of novel molecular systems. Such states have recently come to the fore in a number of potential applications in molecular photonics and solar energy conversion. You will join a team of three Senior Research Associates, with the other two being in synthetic (Cammidge Group) and theoretical (Jones Group) chemistry (advertised separately). Thus, enthusiasm for collaborative interdisciplinary research is also important.
As a Senior Research Associate you will be associated with a particular project and will contribute ideas and/or enhancement of techniques or methodologies. You will analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications and may be involved in the supervision of researchers and teaching of students within the School.
You will have a postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area. You will also have experience of independent research, have publications in respected journals or equivalent within the field and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and experience teaching small classes and/or overseeing practices would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 1 February 2024 on a fixed term basis for two years.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 13 January 2025
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