Research Fellow in Synthesis and Characterisation of Metal-organic Frameworks

The role includes dedicated time at major facilities such as the Flow-Xl facility (Leeds), Diamond Light Source, and the National Electron Diffraction Facility (Warwick). As this role is funded by Dr Andrea Laybourn’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, you will be provided with opportunities for travel to partner universities and there is financial support to attend national and international conferences and training courses.

You will have a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline, with experience in the synthesis of MOFs and their characterisation using X ray diffraction techniques. You will bring a demonstrable track record of designing and executing synthetic strategies, analysing crystallographic data and developing insight into materials behaviour/properties.

Experience in either powder or single crystal X-ray diffraction is essential for this role. Experience with in situ characterisation, mechanistic studies, or advanced diffraction based methods such as electron diffraction, pair distribution function (PDF) analysis or total/diffuse scattering would be highly advantageous, but these are not prerequisites. Experience with flow chemistry or microwave technologies would also be beneficial, though are optional. As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to train on new techniques. This post would be ideal for an ambitious, curious, and innovative researcher who enjoys working in a diverse and interdisciplinary team, is excited to learn new skills, and is keen to develop new experimental capabilities. You should be motivated to share knowledge openly and support and train others within the group.