"Research Associate in Synthetic Organic Chemistry"

Job reference: SAE-026511

Salary: £36,024 to £44,263 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Department of Chemistry

Hours Per Week: 1 FTE

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 19/09/2024

Contract Duration: 48 Months

School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences

A Research Associate is required in the Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester to synthesise and characterise organic materials as part of the BBSRC Prosperity Partnership SUCCEED. The project focusses on the development of new routes from bioderived feedstocks to commodity chemicals and sustainable fuels. This post will involve collaboration with researchers within the University and in the company partner. Applicants should have a strong track record in organic synthesis with experience in process, continuous or scale up chemistry.

What can you expect in return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

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.  

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: The Director of Organic Materials Innovation Centre Prof M L Turner

Email: michael.turner@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria