Internal and external relationships Direct responsibility to holder of research award or academic supervisor. May have additional reporting and liaison responsibilities to external funding bodies or sponsors. May be asked to serve on a relevant Academic Unit committee, for example research committee. Collaborators/colleagues in other work areas and institutions. The appointee will be expected to collaborate with current members and contribute to group meetings and other discussions with research students and with Prof M. H. Levitt regarding delivery of objectives and project planning/management. Special Requirements Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience PhD (or equivalent) in Physics or Chemistry, or other fields relevant to the project area Experience in the design, construction, and operation of scientific instrumentation Knowledge of the principles of NMR Experience of advanced NMR techniques including operating and programming a NMR instrument Knowledge NMR Experience of advanced NMR techniques Knowledge of quantum mechanics and spin physics Knowledge of singlet nuclear magnetic resonance Practical and theoretical experience in hyperpolarized NMR spectroscopy, especially parahydrogen-enhanced NMR Experience in the design, construction, and operation of scientific instrumentation CV, references, and interview Planning and organising Ability to plan and organise practical research and the associated administrative tasks. CV, references, and interview Problem solving and initiative Good problem solving abilities and good initiative. CV, references,
and interview Management and teamwork Good teamwork skills. CV, references, and interview Communicating and influencing Ability to communicate complex information verbally and in writing. CV, references, and interview Other skills and behaviours Creative approach to experiments with ability to develop new CV, references, and interview Special requirements JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS Is this an office-based post? Yes If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below. x No If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the analysis below. Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety of the post-holder. ## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Occasionally (<30% of time) Frequently (30-60% of time) Constantly (> 60% of time) Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace) x ## Potential for exposure to body fluids ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below: x Frequent hand washing Ionising radiation USED ## Food handling