Job Description
Grade UE08 £43,414 to £51,805 School of Chemistry Open Ended 35 hours per week Number of posts: 1
The School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh wishes to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic colleague to the post of Lecturer in Computational Organic Chemistry.
The successful candidate will develop an inspiring and innovative teaching and research portfolio in computational organic chemistry that complements current activities in the School, EaStCHEM, other University units, and external organisations.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in chemistry or cognate discipline and have relevant academic postdoctoral research experience. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with interests in the application of computational chemistry to organic reactions and mechanisms.
Applications should include a c.v., cover letter and 2-page research plan.
The School is committed to enhancing the diversity of its academic staff and so we are particularly interested in applications from under-represented groups in chemistry. We can offer a range of inclusive employment arrangements, including part-time working, and are happy to discuss these in more detail at interview. The School has a strong culture of career development and mentoring, and fully supports the requirement for a sensible work-life balance. We foster a collegiate and supportive environment that values and encourages all of our staff and students.
The opportunity To provide teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to carry out management and administrative duties commensurate with the role. To produce high quality research in Computational and Organic Chemistry and to engage in knowledge exchange activities. Your skills and attributes for success
The School is committed to enhancing the diversity of its academic staff and so we are particularly interested in applications from under-represented groups in chemistry. We can offer a range of inclusive employment arrangements, including part-time working, and are happy to discuss these in more detail at interview. The School has a strong culture of career development and mentoring, and fully supports the requirement for a sensible work-life balance. We foster a collegiate and supportive environment that values and encourages all of our staff and students
As a valued member of our team you can expect An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Access our for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided. The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Interview dates to be confirmed If invited to interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
