Description The Opportunity: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. UE07 £40,247 - £47,874 per annum Fixed Term 9.5 months This post is full-time (35 hours per week). Your skills and attributes for success: Must hold a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or will submit PhD thesis before commencement of post. Good publication record in relevant research areas. Experience in developing new synthetic methodologies. Experience with developing light-mediated or photocatalytic reactions would be an advantage. Experience in reaction optimisation and synthetic route development. Proven ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally, and in writing. Click to view a copy of the full Job Description As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive starting salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion 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. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab). The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 20th February 2025 Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.