Research Associate In Synthetic Organic Chemistry

The University of Manchester - School of Natural Sciences

Location:	Manchester
Salary:	£37,694 to £46,049 per annum depending on experience
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Job reference: SAE-031110
Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Chemistry
Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date: 27/04/2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 36 months
School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences

A Leverhulme Trust-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate position with Prof David J. Procter is available for 36 months and will involve the development of new SmI2-photocatalytic processes. An outstanding and ambitious synthetic organic chemist is required, preferably with experience in method development and target synthesis. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and leading a research team, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required. You should have, or be working towards, a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: David Procter
Email: david.j.procter@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk