Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2 within within UCD School of Chemistry.

A postdoctoral research position supported by Science Foundation Ireland is available for a period of 6 months which may be potentially renewable for a further 12 months. The start date for the position is as soon as possible. We invite applications to work on a project to synthesise reactive phosphorus compounds and study their application in C-F bond activation and other related reactions.

The successful applicant will synthesise and characterise novel low-valent phosphorus-based molecular species and study their properties and reactivity. The activity of these species towards the activation of organofluorine compounds will then be assessed with the long term goal of creating main groups catalysts for C-F activation and the scale-up of these processes. There will be the opportunity to interact with colleagues from the UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering as part of this project.

PD1 - Salary range: 41,209 - 47,477 per annum

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

PD2- Fixed Salary: 48,813 per annum

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 10th February 2023

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/