Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment
Inorganic Synthetic Chemist
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Inorganic Synthesis Chemist / Colloidal Chemist
Central Oxford – Onsite
£40,000–£50,000 depending on experience
Permanent, full-time
We are supporting an innovative advanced materials organisation developing high-performance inorganic materials and nanomaterial technologies for a range of cutting-edge applications.
Joining a collaborative R&D team, you will design, develop and scale synthetic routes for inorganic materials, nanoparticles and colloidal systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct practical, laboratory-based synthesis of inorganic and colloidal materials.
- Control nucleation, crystal growth, particle size, morphology and composition.
- Develop and optimise routes using Schlenk line chemistry, sol-gel synthesis, precipitation, hydrothermal and solvothermal methods.
- Interpret characterisation data to improve performance, yield and reproducibility.
- Troubleshoot complex synthetic challenges and scale successful laboratory processes.
- Maintain accurate experimental records, technical reports, protocols and SOPs.
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About you:
- PhD or MSc in inorganic chemistry, colloidal chemistry, nanochemistry, materials chemistry or a related discipline—or equivalent industrial experience.
- Strong hands-on synthetic chemistry and bench-based laboratory experience.
- Experience in colloidal inorganic synthesis and air/moisture-sensitive chemistry using Schlenk line techniques.
- Sound knowledge of precursor chemistry, reaction mechanisms, nucleation and crystal growth.
- A methodical, curious and solutions-focused approach to experimental development.
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The package includes 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance and additional employee benefits.
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