Development Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate materials scientist to join their innovative team focused on developing next-generation porous materials for chemical separation. As part of this role, you will design, synthesize, and analyze materials using cutting-edge techniques while collaborating with engineers for practical applications. The position offers competitive pay and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Practical experience in synthesizing and analyzing porous materials.
• Methodical and adaptable approach to experimentation.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize advanced porous materials.
• Use analytical tools to characterize and test materials.
• Collaborate with engineers to scale up materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) in chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline

Tools

BET

PXRD

SEM

NMR

TGA

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating materials that make a real-world impact? Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to developing next- porous materials for chemical separation technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Innovating at the molecular level: Design and synthesize advanced porous materials like MOFs, COFs, and zeolites.
• Refining performance: Tailor material properties to enhance stability, surface area, and adsorption capabilities.
• Hands-on experimentation: Use a range of analytical tools (BET, PXRD, SEM, NMR, TGA, etc.) to characterize and test materials.
• Bridging lab and industry: Collaborate with engineers to scale up materials for practical deployment.
• Sharing insights: Document your work clearly and present findings to both internal teams and external partners.

What You Bring

• A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) in chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
• Practical experience in synthesizing and analysing porous materials.
• A methodical, adaptable approach to experimentation and problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in scaling up chemical processes.
• Postdoctoral or industrial R&D background.
• A deep understanding of structure-property relationships in materials.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay aligned with your experience.
• Flexible working to support work-life balance.
• Pension scheme and professional growth opportunities.
• Be part of a fast-growing, innovation-driven team working on technologies with global relevance.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.