We invite applications for three postdoctoral positions on a new interdisciplinary EPSRC funded project focused on investigating structure-property relationships in molecule-based magnets connected into extended chains, networks or frameworks, using crystallographic, magnetic and spectroscopic measurements under high pressure, in combination with theoretical studies of the magnetic behaviour:

Work Programme 1, Porous magnets (informal enquiries to Professor S. Parsons, S.Parsons@ed.ac.uk, University of Edinburgh, School of Chemistry & CSEC):

https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/ [www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk] vacancy #017564

Work Programme 2, Methodology development for high-pressure magnetism and high-pressure crystallography (informal enquiries to Dr K. Kamenev, K.Kamenev@ed.ac.uk, University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering & CSEC):

https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/ [www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk] vacancy #017102

Work Programme 3, Single-chain magnets (informal enquiries to Dr M. Murrie, Mark.Murrie@glasgow.ac.uk, University of Glasgow, School of Chemistry):

http://www22.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_glasgow01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=6...
 

Interested candidates for WP1 and WP3 should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas relevant to the project: single crystal X-ray diffraction; powder X-ray diffraction; molecular magnetism; coordination chemistry; inorganic synthesis; molecular micro-porous materials; high-pressure science.

Interested candidates for WP2 should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas relevant to the project: pressure cell design and development; magnetic measurements and properties of materials; mechanical engineering.

All positions are available from 30/09/2013.