Tim Easun
@timeasun.bsky.social
Supramolecular photochemist, time-resolved spectroscopist. UoBChemistry #MOFs #chemistry [Profile image credit Xiaochuan Liu]
I have a position to fill as soon as possible for a DFG funded PhD project on optical modulation of MOF-glasses. If you are interested please send me your (non-AI generated) documents and describe your experience. An official job opening is coming later this months.
Just seen that the Elemental Analysis service at London Met is closing! This is devastating for us UK inorganic synthesists. They have been such a great, reliable service. @londonmetuni.bsky.social #chemsky
me: where’s your proof for that?? JJ: [points at pudding]
🚩 My 2010 PhD thesis is ‘70% AI’ I ran my 2010 PhD thesis through an AI detector. It flagged 70% as AI, then tried to sell me a ‘humanise’ fix. Either I am a time traveller, or these tools do not work. Link to my thesis in the comments to try yourself. #AIDetection #HigherEd 🧪 #AI
We are hiring! tinyurl.com/4nstwsr3 2 year PDRA on flow synthesis & crystallisation of organic materials. Alongside the specific project focus, we are excited to work with you on your ideas to use flow in supramolecular chemistry. Closing date 21st August.
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I *really appreciate how Derek says the main part up front and so emphatically. We would benefit from all communication and media facing folks being so clear-headed and straightforward.
Derek Lowe@dereklowe.bsky.social · 2w agoThoughts on the various Trump administration proposals to revamp US science funding - and what they all have in common:
Mephisto, by Joaquín Espalter y Rull, 1872, 📸 by Dan Mullan
Are you experienced with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and looking for a new role? Or do you know someone who might be looking? We are recruiting for a Staff Scientist position at UBC. Find out more 👇 Please repost. 🧪🔬 ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
Research Scientist: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Title Research Scientist: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy Department Research | B. Britton| Department of Materials Engineering | Faculty of Applied ...
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Reading a patent prep recently and noticed a series of SnAr reactions that should have gone well were all reported at ~20% yield Digging deeper… They all used “catalytic base” at… You guessed it… 20 mol % #ChemChat
Derek Lowe@dereklowe.bsky.social · 3w agoForgot to add the base?
In a weird way, this Clacton by-election is the most relatable Nigel Farage has ever been, because every person in the UK has, at some point, experienced confusion and panic about taking out the bins
I did confirm it is not chiral! Pictured below is the same creation arranged to show it is its own mirror image. It is flipped and rotated but otherwise untouched. I'm also pretty sure it has a four-fold improper rotation axis so I'm 90% confident its point group is S4
It was inevitable, wasn't it🙄 Of course the Telegraph would run with something like this👇 So let's remove some of the rose-tinted spectacles and also look at some of that data comparing 1976 with modern heat waves Because the 1976 nostalgia porn is wearing a bit thin at this stage 🧵1/23
Husband: the temperature outside is 27°C and inside is 26°C. You should shut the door Me: I don’t want to Husband: it’s only going to warm up the inside Me: yes, yes, I understand the thermodynamics. I don’t WANT to 😆
Applications are still open for 2 PhD positions in our group (Deadline: June 30). See links below for details and how to apply jobs.uni-siegen.de/job/Research... jobs.uni-siegen.de/job/Research...
Researcher - Organic Chemistry I
Researcher - Organic Chemistry I
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Anna McConnell@annajmcconnell.bsky.social · 2mo agoOur group has 2 PhD positions (funded 3 years) available from October 1 working on stimuli-responsive and spin-crossover cages. Details and how to apply are in the links below (deadline June 30) jobs.uni-siegen.de/job/Research... jobs.uni-siegen.de/job/Research...
I'm really pleased this is now out. Here's a SharedIt link, for anyone who does not have full access to @natrevcleantech.nature.com: rdcu.be/fpVUE
Hydrogen-based materials for energy storage and conversion
Nature Reviews Clean Technology - Hydrogen-based materials could have various applications across energy technologies. This Review discusses the use of these materials in energy storage and in...
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Nature Reviews Clean Technology@natrevcleantech.nature.com · last mo.New Online! This Review by @darrenbroom.bsky.social and colleagues explores hydrogen-based materials for storage, compression and transportation of hydrogen, as well as thermal energy storage and electrochemical storage systems.
This is interesting. Ignoring the "rank your papers!" framing, it's something to think about.
Oded Rechavi@odedrechavi.bsky.social · last mo.When we released our AI review platform, it started a whole debate on what it is that human reviewers can do that AI review still can’t. There are such things, but the list is getting shorter and shorter.
Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.
We're excited to announce the winners of our 2026 RSC Prizes! More than 60 talented individuals and teams from around the globe are being celebrated today for their work on everything from solar energy and drug discovery to materials chemistry and AI. 👉 https://rsc.li/3SgSapw #RSCPrizes #ChemSky
Delighted to highlight our Volunteer Recognition Award winners today - some truly inspirational people who have done so much for our community. www.rsc.org/standards-an...
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We are recognising individuals, collaborations and teams for their exceptional achievements in advancing the chemical sciences.
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Royal Society of Chemistry@rsc.org · 2mo agoWe're excited to announce the winners of our 2026 RSC Prizes! More than 60 talented individuals and teams from around the globe are being celebrated today for their work on everything from solar energy and drug discovery to materials chemistry and AI. 👉 https://rsc.li/3SgSapw #RSCPrizes #ChemSky
One frustration I have about my work as a prof is there very little reward for good pedagogy (beyond knowing it is the right thing to do and students getting a valuable experience). For example, I teach first-year chemistry and I incorporate an information literacy project in the Spring quarter.
I don't usually post about my day job, but the University of Sheffield is planing a restructure and compulsory staff redundancies within Chemistry. 20% of staff are under threat. You can sign an open letter opposing this decision here #SaveSheffieldChemistry savesheffieldchemistry.netlify.app
An Open Letter
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Beyond the Google map and Google spreadsheet the #MOF Universe now has an interactive 3D companion. MOF Universe 3.0 renders all 444 research locations on a rotating globe with colour-coded pins, and a built-in search. → Launch MOF Universe 3.0 here: crystalsymmetry.github.io/mof-universe/
🔥 New and HOT in Chemical Science! 🔥 “Design of a site selective heterochromic bimetallic lanthanide coiled coil with nanometre-scale control” by @peacockgroup.bsky.social et al. from @uobchemistry.bsky.social Read it for free here: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
