Research Fellow
Research Fellow
- Posted 02 April 2026
- Salary Grade 8: £50,253 - £58,225 per annum
- End date 30 April 2026
- LocationGlasgow
- Job Type Research and Teaching
- Reference196673
- Expiry 30 Apr 2026 23:45
Job description
Job Purpose
To make a leading contribution to the project Multi-modal digital control of electro and photochemistry working with Professor Lee Cronin. This will involve leading the integration of electro- and photochemical modalities into digital chemistry frameworks employing analytical feedback for the acceleration of chemical discovery. The successful candidate will be required to make a leading contribution to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as make a significant contribution to the management and direction of this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Play a leading role in the management and development of the project and to work independently and in collaboration to bring the project to a successful completion including establishing and maintaining external collaborations both nationally and internationally.
2. Play a leading role in the planning, design and conduct of research, individually or jointly, in accordance with the project deliverables and project/Institute/College/University research strategy.
3. Establish and maintain an extensive research profile and reputation and that of the University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4. Play a leading role in the presentation of research findings at high profile national and international conferences, seminars and meetings to enhance the research profile of the project/Institute/College/University.
5. Lead the development, both independently and in collaboration with others [including stakeholders] of the identification of potential funding sources and lead in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research of international quality, specifically focusing on advancing automated electro- and photochemistry.
6. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the project and in the broader Institute/College/University and wider community [e.g. academic and other collaborators/partners].
7. Play a leading role in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development. This includes contributing to the wider academic and teaching activities within the School of Chemistry.
8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
9. Supervise Masters students and act as co-supervisor to PhD students as assigned by the Director of Institute and/or senior group leader.
10. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the project and Institute, including budgets/expenditure.
11. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline in order to provide advice and guidance to students and less experienced colleagues.
12. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
13. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
14. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Essential
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 12 [PhD] in Chemistry with a growing reputation in research area.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
C1 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues regarding automation in electrochemistry and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism
C2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in automated digital chemistry, specifically focusing on the integration of electrochemical and photochemical modalities into robotic platforms with analytical feedback.
C3 Extensive practical knowledge of project-specific technical models and equipment, particularly the design, programming, and operation of multi-modal chemical robotics.
C4 An established track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals and/ or at conferences.
Experience
Essential
E1 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in digital chemistry, appropriate to an early career researcher
E2 Substantial, relevant research experience in a related field, specifically demonstrating a track record of combining electro- and photochemistry within automated platforms, utilizing analytical feedback to control and optimize chemical reactivity.
E3 Experience of delivering quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
E4 An established national/international profile
E5 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities, including demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring researcher within a complex, multi-disciplinary chemistry environment.
E6 Experience of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of literature, design and analysis of research data and drafting of papers
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 8, £50,253 - £58,225 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours per week), and has funding for up to 12 months in the first instance.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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Closing Date: 30 April 2026 at 23:45