Job Description
**Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Chemistry** A postdoctoral researcher is sought to contribute to an EU Pathfinder project in the polymer chemistry group at RCSI, focusing on the development of lithographic patterning techniques for polypeptides. **Job Description** The Department of Chemistry at RCSI currently has a position available for a postdoctoral researcher in an EU Pathfinder project. The researcher will work closely with other members of a multidisciplinary project team within the polymer chemistry Laboratory at RCSI as well as members of the European project consortium. **Key Responsibilities** • Day-to-day management and delivery of the scientific work associated with the research project • Prepare scientific reports and updates as required by the funder • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time • Complying with statutory legislation and Department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety • Representing the best interests of the Department/College at all times **Qualifications and Experience** • PhD in polymer chemistry • Synthetic organic chemistry for monomer preparation • Knowledge and expertise with ring opening polymerisation • Specific skills that would enhance suitability include experience in polypeptide/N-carboxyanhydrate (NCA) polymerisation, experience with polymer networks, characterisation and imaging • Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential **Desirable Skills** • Experience working with Schlenk lines and/or glove box • Experience in cell compatibility tests and their interpretation **About RCSI** RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. We are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do, ensuring we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. **Employee Benefits** • Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days • Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles • Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave • 7% Employer pension contribution • Onsite gym • Childcare support • 20% discount at Giraffe • Free eye test and annual flu vaccination • TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes • A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Green Campus Initiative • Competitively priced café and restaurant • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups • Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life • Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression • Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands • Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ • Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events