Assistant Professor in Green/Sustainable Chemistry

at  Heriot Watt University

Directorate : School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Salary : Grade 8 (£45,585-£56,021)
Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended
Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The Institute of Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, UK is seeking applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the fields of Green/Sustainable Chemistry. This position encompasses a broad spectrum of green chemistry areas, including sustainable synthesis, renewable materials, green process development, safe and sustainable by design and environmentally benign methodologies. The successful candidate will commence their role in Autumn 2024..
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a focus on expanding curriculum offerings related to green and sustainable chemistry principles and practices. Additionally, they will be expected to develop and lead innovative research initiatives, securing external funding to support their endeavours.
The candidate’s research focus should complement the ongoing activities within our Institute, particularly within our research groups focused on Materials Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, and Synthetic Chemistry. Collaboration opportunities also exist within the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (see below).
Our Institute is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support research endeavours. Further details on our institutional instrumentation and resources can be found at the following link: https://analysisforindustry.site.hw.ac.uk/.
Moreover, the faculty member will have unique opportunities to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary Global Research Institutes at Heriot-Watt University, including the newly established Global Research Institute in iNetZ+ net zero and beyond. This interdisciplinary approach encourages collaboration across various fields, providing exciting prospects for impactful research and innovation in green and sustainable processes.

The successful applicant, as part of an active teaching and research team, will be responsible for the following key activities:

Engaging in research and actively contributing to the university

• ‘s research profile;
• Actively pursuing research funding through the submission of high-quality grant proposals;
• Establishing collaborative research and teaching links outside the university via funding councils, industry, business and public bodies;
• Developing cross-Research Institute, School, University, and external research links and networks, with a view to maximising research funding opportunities and associated activities;
• Contributing to School, Institute and research group strategic planning where required, as well as carrying out general research administration;
• Disseminating research through the preparation and submission of journal and conference papers and participating in academic conferences;
• Representing the institution in a professional capacity, particularly with regard to research dissemination and development e.g., conferences, meetings, with industrial partners, etc.;Supervising and mentoring undergraduate students, postgraduate students and research associates
• ' research work;Teaching through the delivery of lectures, tutorials and laboratories, assessing the relevant students
• ' work as well as setting and marking examinations and coursework;
• Designing and developing teaching materials and new teaching methods, using personal research to inform teaching where appropriate;
• Carrying out general academic administration, including participation on committees and exam boards, taking responsibility for key discipline-specific administration tasks and mentoring students;
• Undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) and participating in staff development activities.