Research Associate in Materials Chemistry

Research Associate in Materials Chemistry

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in Material Chemistry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to undertaking research in the group of Dr Ashok Keerthi at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct original research and collaborate within the group and internationally as per the project needs
• Write up research work for publication.
• Deal with routine communication using a range of media.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• A PhD (or be about to obtain) in synthetic chemistry, polymer science or membranes with experimental work in chemistry, materials science or chemical engineering.
• A strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals and an ability to write scientific reports and contribute to writing research papers.

Desirable Criteria:

• Expertise in electrochemistry.
• Experience of sequencing measurements with biomolecules.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:
• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Ashok Keerthi

Email Address: ashok.keerthi@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical and job portal support

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.