Research Associate in Organometallic Chemistry

Overview

Join Imperial College London for a three-year research associate role in the Crimmin Group, focused on alkane activation with heterometallic complexes. You will work in modern labs, collaborating across synthesis and computational modelling to explore C–H activation and catalytic alkane dehydrogenation. You’ll contribute to original research, mentor teammates, and help prepare manuscripts and proposals while fostering a supportive lab culture. This role offers growth through cutting-edge chemistry, sustainability impact, and career development at a world-leading institution.

Pay / Benefits

• 43 days off per year
• generous pension schemes
• sector-leading salary
• career support and progression opportunities
• training to strengthen CV in computational and experimental research

Responsibilities

• conduct original research on heterometallic systems for C–H activation
• mentor team members and promote a positive research environment
• contribute to manuscripts and research proposals
• support safe and collaborative lab culture and environment

Key requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or closely related discipline
• degree in Science or Engineering subject
• excellent written and verbal communication for publication
• experience with synthetic/organometallic chemistry and catalysis
• experience with analytical methods (multinuclear NMR, IR, UV-Vis, X-ray, MS)
• experience with computational methods (DFT) and kinetics for mechanistic analysis (desirable)

• strong communication
• mentorship and leadership
• collaboration across disciplines
• synthetic and organometallic chemistry
• catalysis
• multinuclear NMR

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