Dear Colleagues
Professor Nicola Tirelli has asked me to circulate the attached details of a one year postdoctoral position using diffusion NMR to investigate the dynamic behaviour of colloids and nanomaterials in aqueous dispersions; I would be grateful if you would pass on the details to any qualified candidates.
With apologies for cross-posting
and best wishes
Gareth Morris
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY AND SCHOOL OF MATERIALS
(REF: EPS/11923)
Research Associate (Project Scientist)
Salary: £29,099 to £35,788 p.a.
1 The University invites applications for the above post which is available from 1 April 2011 and tenable for up to 1 year.
2 Salary will be within the range £29,099 to £35,788 per annum.
3 Informal enquiries may be made to Prof N. Tirelli, email: nicola.tirelli_at_manchester.ac.uk.
4 Applications should be returned by 18th April 2011 to:
The Directorate of Human Resources
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
The University of Manchester
P.O Box 88
Sackville Street
Manchester
M60 1QD
Or by email (quoting the reference number EPS/11923 in the subject line) to:
eps-hr_at_manchester.ac.uk
5 If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful. We would, however, like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The University of Manchester, and we hope that this will not deter you from applying for other positions in the future.
WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COPY OF THE ADVERTISEMENT
Academic Ref: EPS/11923
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY AND SCHOOL OF MATERIALS
Research Associate (Project Scientist)
(Ref: EPS/11923)
Salary £29,099 - £35,788 per annum
A position for a Project Scientist is available in the Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry (KCMC) at the University of Manchester. The role is focused on the development and delivery of a capability to use diffusion NMR to investigate the dynamic behaviour of colloids and nanomaterials in aqueous dispersions. This work would be done in collaboration with external sponsors including industry, charities and research councils.
Candidates should hold a PhD in chemistry or materials science, and a strong research track record in NMR spectroscopy and specifically in diffusion NMR, the related data analysis, and the use of these techniques to investigate the association and behaviour of molecular assemblies in liquid media. Experience in colloid and surface science is also required. Experience of working with industry is desirable
The successful candidate will be working as part of a large research team and will be expected to communicate results at project meetings, in written reports and to industrial sponsors. Short-term projects will be based on a number of clearly defined goals that must be delivered in a timely manner. We therefore seek highly motivated candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with persons at all levels within the academic and business communities, and who would enjoy working in a challenging environment and interacting with industry. The position will be particularly suited to candidates who are interested in both fundamental AND applied aspects of science.
For informal enquiries please contact: Professor N Tirelli (nicola.tirelli_at_manchester.ac.uk).
Closing date: 18th April 2011 Please quote: EPS/11923
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The University of Manchester
Job Description
Job Title: Research Associate / Project Scientist
Reporting to: Professor Nicola Tirelli (School of Materials) & Professor Mike Turner (School of Chemistry)
Organisation Unit: School of Chemistry & the Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry, School of Materials
Date: March 2011
Background
The post-holder will work as a Project Scientist in Knowledge Centre for Material Chemistry (KCMC) at the University of Manchester. The successful candidate will develop the use of diffusion NMR for the investigation of interactions and dynamic behaviour of colloids and nanomaterials in water dispersions and its application to elucidate stability and process details in different formulations through collaboration with companies active in the pharmaceutical and home and personal care sectors. This post will be based in the Knowledge Centre for Material Chemistry in the School of Materials, University of Manchester but it will also involve collaboration with other groups within the KCMC and may involve time working in other KCMC laboratories at the University of Manchester and the other KCMC partners. It will appeal to applicants with a background in NMR spectroscopy and specifically in diffusion NMR techniques (DOSY, PFG), and to applicants with a more general background in the investigation of the associatio
n and behaviour of molecular assemblies in liquid media.
A strong research track record and expertise in the defined areas is essential, experience in working with industry is desirable. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with persons at all levels within the academic and business communities.
The Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry (KCMC) is a Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) funded activity uniting Chemistry Innovation Ltd, Science & Technology Facilities Council and the Universities of Liverpool, Manchester and Bolton to focus on delivering industry-led projects. By engaging with regional businesses the KCMC is supporting sector development across key industries in the North West through contract research, knowledge transfer, and product & process innovation. The post-holder will be expected to work closely with the KCMC Centre Director, Knowledge Transfer Managers and Project Scientists from the KCMC consortium
Post
Job Description
Purpose of post: the post-holder will (1) develop and deliver the capability to use diffusion NMR to characterize size and interactions of colloidal/supramolecular materials in aqueous dispersion; (2) deliver collaborative research and development projects for external sponsors (industries, charities, research councils) utilising diffusion NMR; (3) provide NMR characterisation support to the academic groups located in the KCMC laboratories and to the wider KCMC academic community; (4) provide written and oral reports; (5) ensure that KCMC laboratories operate good laboratory practice.
Main duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
o Development of diffusion NMR protocols and data analysis for the investigation of size, size distribution, and agglomeration and adsorption phenomena for colloids and nano-structures in a water environment.
o Application of the diffusion NMR protocols and data analysis to model colloidal systems of relevance to the pharmaceutical and home and personal care sectors
o Comparison of the results obtained from diffusion NMR with the information obtained from physico-chemical characterisation of dispersed nano-carriers through complementary techniques (DLS, SLS, TEM, etc.)
o Utilisation of a range of characterisation techniques in support of application of diffusion NMR to aqueous colloids and nanostructured systems. These techniques may include Uv-vis-NIR, FT-IR and fluorescence spectroscopy, GPC, GC-MS, mass spectrometry (including MALDI-TOF), scattering techniques (light, X-ray), microscopy (POM, AFM, SEM, TEM).
o Preparation of reports and preparation and delivery of presentations.
o Database searching (WOK, SciFinder), paper writing and record keeping.
Person Specification
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
o A PhD in chemistry or materials science, or equivalent experience.
o A strong research track record in NMR spectroscopy and specifically in diffusion NMR, the related data analysis, and the use of these techniques to investigate the association and behaviour of molecular assemblies in liquid media.
o Experience in colloid and surface science.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with persons at all levels within the academic and business communities.
o High motivation.
A strong research track record and expertise in the defined areas is essential.
Experience in any of the following research areas, data processing tools and experimental techniques would also be desirable:
o Characterisation of complex fluids
o Formulation
o Matlab
o Scattering techniques (light, X-ray)
o some research experience gained in an industrial environment
Details on the KCMC can be found at: http://www.materialschemistry.org
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Prof Gareth A Morris
School of Chemistry, University of Manchester
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Tel (0) 161 275 4665
g.a.morris_at_manchester.ac.uk
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Published April 2010:
"Multidimensional NMR Methods for the Solution State"
ed. G.A. Morris and J.W. Emsley, hardback 576pp
ISBN 978-0-470-77075-7, Wiley Interscience, £95
http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470770759.html
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Received on Mon Mar 21 2011 - 05:23:42 MST