Postdoctoral Researcher In Organic And Materials Chemistry

The Gobbo Research Group at the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Trieste (Italy) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic researcher, with excellent organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will hold (or be working towards) a PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science (or equivalent professional qualification/experience) and have at least 10 publications in peer reviewed journals in the Chemistry/Material Science field.

Responsibilities of the researcher:

• Undertake research into the design and multi-step synthesis of functional molecules and soft materials.
• Write reports and contributing towards the drafting of scientific papers, including collating supporting information. Scientific communication through presentation of results in group meetings, school-wide research seminars and at scientific conferences. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant literature related to the research project.
• Regular submission of written reports on experimental results. Accurate recording and interpretation of experimental results.
• Co-ordination of their own work and day-to-day research activities. Active engagement with the planning and development of the research project and with other research programmes in the group.
• Conduct all necessary administrative tasks associated with the successful progress of the research project (accurate data recording, written reports, papers, conference papers and presentations, up-to-date literature knowledge) and with the smooth running of the research group (ordering consumables and chemicals, laboratory cleaning, actively engaging in research meetings etc.).
• Contribute to the day-to-day supervision of PhD and undergraduate student projects.