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Offer: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Polymer Chemistry:Job description:Job location: Edinburgh Full time - 35 hours per week Fixed term contract - 12 months The opportunity: A Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available starting fromca.July 1st 2024 for 12 months. The PDRA will be supervised by Dr Jennifer Garden and is located in the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and is funded through the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship programme. This project is part of a larger endeavour studying the synthesis and application of novel block copolymers, and focuses on the preparation and characterisation of new polymer materials. You can find more details about the Garden group atwww.gardengroupchemistry.com This project requires a highly motivated candidate, with a PhD in polymer chemistry. The ideal candidate will have skills in ring-opening and/or olefin polymerisation as well as some practice in characterising the mechanical, thermal and/or rheological properties of polymer materials. The candidate should be capable of working under their own initiative, performing collaborative projects and leading a small research team. For informal enquires Contact Us by: j.garden@ed.ac.uk Your skills and attributes for success: » skills in synthesis and polymer chemistry » skills in characterisation techniques » A availability to lgain and develop » Excellent communication and interpersonal skills » Strong time management and organisational skills Skills:
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