Postdoctoral Research Associate – Grade 7

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool’s Qi laboratory seeks an experienced researcher to lead an IBIC Commercial Development Fund funded project aimed at advancing a novel chemical-free antimicrobial technology. You will conduct experimental work to optimise the technology, design and build prototypes, and generate data to support commercial development.

Working with academic and industrial partners, you will identify applications, engage with partners, support business development activities, and

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field as listed (Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering).
• Experience with antimicrobial material development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a funded project to develop a novel antimicrobial technology.
• Conduct experimental research to optimise and validate the technology.
• Design and build prototypes and generate data to support commercial development.
• Engage with academic and industrial partners to identify applications and support business development.
• Contribute to intellectual property, regulatory, and commercialisation strategies.

Skills

Experimental research

Prototype design

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering

Tools

Lab techniques

Job description

Hours of work

Full-time

Tenure

Fixed term for 7 months

Position

Professor Qi’s laboratory at the University of Liverpool is looking for an experience and enthusiastic individual to lead a IBIC Commercial Development Fund funded project to further develop a novel chemical-free antimicrobial technology. You will conduct experimental research to optimise and validate the technology, design and build prototypes, and generate data to support commercial development. Working closely with academic and industrial partners, they will also identify potential application areas, engage with commercial partners, support business development activities, and contribute to intellectual property, regulatory, and commercialisation strategies.

Qualifications

You should have a PhD degree in following areas: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline and experience of antimicrobial material development would be preferred. The post is available for 7 months.

Remuneration

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Salary

£40,704 to £46,970 per annum

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing date

19-Nov-2026 23:30