Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalysis and Machine Learning

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry to join Prof. Igor Larrosa’s team on a fixed-term basis.

The project explores machine-learning guided tools for catalytic reaction mechanisms in homogeneous catalysis and will run for up to 24 months, funded by EPSRC, in collaboration with the Bures group.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry with a proven track record in catalysis, organic and organometallic chemistry.
• Experience in mechanistic investigation and research in homogeneous catalysis.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary project with ML components.

Responsibilities

• Join Prof. Igor Larrosa’s team to study catalysis, organometallic and organic chemistry.
• Develop machine learning tools to investigate catalytic reaction mechanisms.
• Work on a project funded by EPSRC for up to 24 months.

Skills

Catalysis

Organic chemistry

Organometallic chemistry

Mechanistic investigation

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Job reference: SAE-032299Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum dependent on relevant experienceFaculty/Organisational Unit: Science and EngineeringLocation: Oxford RoadEmployment type: Fixed TermDivision/Team: Department of ChemistryHours Per Week: 1 FTEClosing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 08/10/2026Contract Duration: 24 monthsSchool/Directorate:School of Natural Sciences

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available for outstanding and ambitious researchers to join Prof. Igor Larrosa’s team at the University of Manchester, working on Catalysis, Organometallic, Organic Chemistry and Machine Learning for a period of up to 24 months.

The project, funded by EPSRC, will involve exploring the use of machine learning to develop new tools for investigating catalytic reaction mechanisms, with a focus on homogeneous catalytic processes of interest in organic chemistry. This collaborative project with the Bures group (ICIQ) will build on proof-of-principle work published in Nature 2023, 613, 689.

Overall Purpose of the Job

Find out more about the Larrosa and Bures groups at:

personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/igor.larrosa/home.html

jordibures.wixsite.com/buresgroup

The successful candidate will have a PhD in chemistry, with a proven track record in catalysis, organic and organometallic chemistry, and mechanistic investigation. The position is full time and available for up to two years, in the first instance. Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Igor Larrosa ()

The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.