Postdoc: Sustainable Biodegradable Polymers & Upscaling

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a research post as part of a large multi-disciplinary collaboration with Croda Ltd and York. The project will develop sustainable routes toward synthesis and manufacture of biodegradable polymers derived from renewable monomers.

The successful candidate will work on a novel class of polymers in Nottingham and Croda labs, with opportunities to present findings at internal and external meetings.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering or related area.
• Strong research and data analysis skills.
• Experience working in industry-academia collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on biodegradable polymers and sustainable monomers.
• Collaborate with Croda Ltd and York to scale up lab work.
• Present findings at internal and external meetings.

Skills

Research experience

Collaboration

Literature review

Education

PhD in chemistry or related field

Job description

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a research post as part of a large multi-disciplinary collaboration with Croda Ltd and York. The project will develop sustainable routes toward synthesis and manufacture of biodegradable polymers derived from renewable monomers.

The successful candidate will work on a novel class of polymers in Nottingham and Croda labs, with opportunities to present findings at internal and external meetings.