Research Fellow - Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Join Jonathan George’s group on a Leverhulme-funded, three-year project investigating biomimetic synthesis of complex natural products, particularly meroterpenoids. The work develops cascade reactions using dearomatisation, rearrangement and cycloaddition, linking total synthesis to reaction discovery and mechanistic analysis. It includes synthesis, purification, structural characterisation and collaboration with computational chemists and researchers in biosynthesis and natural products.

The annual salary is GBP 37,369–45,641. Applicants can develop conference, publication, mentoring and laboratory-management experience. Applications close at 23:59 UK time on 26 October 2026; references are requested at shortlisting.

PhD in synthetic organic chemistry, nearing completion, or equivalent qualifications and experience; strong multistep synthesis and characterisation skills. Experience in total synthesis, catalysis, photochemistry or mechanisms is advantageous.