Lecturer in Green Chemistry (T&R)
Role Description
Department
The Department of Chemistry at York is one of the UK's leading Chemistry departments and is recognised for its internationally-leading research. It was placed 9th by GPA in the 2021 REF exercise (7th in Research Power). This is combined with a commitment to teaching and outstanding student satisfaction the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at York Chemistry has a strong collegiate ethos, with a focus on the circular economy, and with specific research areas encompassing:
- renewable feedstocks (including, but not limited to: bioderived waste, CO2 utilisation)
- green synthesis (including, but not limited to, tools, guides and metrics for more sustainable synthesis, and development of more sustainable reactions and/or protocols for key synthetic transformations)
- sustainable technologies (including, but not limited to, microwave enhanced processing, mechanochemistry, flow chemistry)
- design for reuse / degradation / recovery (including, but not limited to, designing biodegradable polymers, work on the recovery of components from Li ion batteries, and phytoremediation of metals).
Role
The Department of Chemistry is seeking to appoint an individual to a lectureship (Assistant Professor) in Green Chemistry. The successful applicant will join the world-leading Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence facility and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in green and sustainable chemistry as well as broader chemistry. In particular, the individual will contribute to the delivery of the taught MSc in Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology which is attracting growing numbers of students from around the world. Applications are welcome from candidates with research specialities in any area of Green and Sustainable chemistry and with a background in general chemistry.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- PhD in Chemistry or equivalent experience
- Has research expertise in an area that will complement and enhance the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence and wider department's research strategy and goals
- Ability to design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area
- Show commitment to the centre/department/university outside of their chosen field, for example undertaking management and administration duties
- Advanced and specialist IT knowledge
- Developing internationally competitive research objectives, projects and funding proposals. Managing individual or collaborative projects leading to the production of original peer-reviewed outputs
- Commitment to and understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Issues
Interview date: TBC
For informal enquiries: please contact Prof Helen Sneddon on helen.sneddon@york.ac.uk
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