WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:

• Synthesis or organometallic compounds
• Purification and characterisation of organometallic compounds
• Air-free synthesis including the use of Schlenk lines and glove boxes
• Polymerisation catalysis
• High pressure equipment
• NMR, GPC and other polymer analysis
• Catalyst supports.

You will hold a PhD in chemistry or equivalent qualification. Experience with synthesis and characterisation of organometallic compounds is particularly required. A good working knowledge of polymer characterisation and olefin polymerisation catalysis and high-pressure autoclaves are desirable.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

A Research Associate position in olefin polymerisation catalysis is available within the Synthesis & Catalysis section of the Department of Chemistry to work on the development of new catalyst systems for the polymerisation of olefins.

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

This is an industrially sponsored project in collaboration with Borealis for the duration of two years. You are expected to collaborate with other team members within the research group and with Borealis on developing catalyst systems for olefin polymerisation.