Organic Synthesis Research Associate – Carbohydrate Editing

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension

29 days annual leave + holidays

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Organic Synthesis within the Miller research group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. The post is tenable for 12 months from 1 January 2027, with the possibility of extension for a further two years.

Prior carbohydrate chemistry experience is not essential, offering an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge skeletal editing research.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic chemistry with focus on organic synthesis and/or synthetic methodology development.
• Ability to devise, optimise and troubleshoot organic reactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication, able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out high-quality research in organic synthesis and methodology development.
• Develop and optimise synthetic transformations for skeletal editing of sugar scaffolds.
• Investigate reaction scope and limitations and fully characterise products.
• Manage project tasks including reporting and coordination within the team.

Skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Interpersonal communication

Synthetic method development

Education

PhD in organic chemistry

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Organic Synthesis within the Miller research group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. The post is tenable for 12 months from 1 January 2027, with the possibility of extension for a further two years.

Prior carbohydrate chemistry experience is not essential, offering an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge skeletal editing research.