UK: Research Associate

Imperial College London -Department of Chemistry

Salary: £32,100 – £40,720 per annum

Fixed-term appointment for 12 months in the first instance

A Research Associate position in electrochemical surface science is currently available within the Department of Chemistry at Imperial College London. The successful candidate will join an inter-disciplinary team working on the experimental characterization and modelling/simulation of mineral surfaces in ionic liquids and other solvent media. This position will involve predominantly the electrochemical, optical and structural characterization of mineral dissolution in IL and other environments.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, or an equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience, in Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Surface Science, Physics, or a related area. You will have an understanding of the state of the art in ionic liquids research, and be able to demonstrate experience of physical organic chemistry, measurement of solvent-solute interactions and electrochemistry, preferably with experience in IL electrochemistry. A track record in electrochemical scanning probe microscopy (EC-AFM and/or EC-STM), together with experience of electronics and circuit design, are also “must haves”.  Experience in ionic liquid would be an advantage, but is not essential.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication. You will also have the ability to organise your own work, and prioritise in response to deadlines.

For additional information please contact Dr. Tim Albrecht (t.albrecht@imperial.ac.uk ).

Web site:  http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/people/t.albrecht

Our preferred method of application is online via our website http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (please select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number NS 2013 026 AS into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed, attaching a curriculum vitae, a cover letter and the name and contact details of two referees.

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact: Mrs Althea Hartley-Forbes, Section Administrator, by email: a.hartley-forbes@imperial.ac.uk or telephone 020 7594 5717.

The closing date is 5 March 2013 and interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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