Research Associate: 3D-Printed Biocatalytic Flow Reactors

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer (Level 2

Flexible working hours

Partial home working

Job summary

University of Nottingham invites applications for a postdoctoral role focused on immobilising enzymes within 3D printed hydrogel networks to develop biocatalytic flow reactors. The project is part of an EPSRC Programme Grant, aiming to formulate 3D printable materials into functional products and optimise reactor performances.

The candidate will coordinate with the team to print suitable reactor geometries, maintain safe lab practices, contribute to publications, and present at national and

Qualifications

• PhD in biocatalysis, bio(chemical) engineering, chemistry or related field.
• Experience in biocatalysis and enzyme immobilisation.
• Experience with biocatalytic flow reactors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Immobilise a range of industrially relevant enzymes within 3D printed hydrogel networks and generate test structures.
• Collaborate with reactor-design team to select and test reactor geometries.
• Contribute to publications and present research at conferences; support lab operations and training.

Skills

Biocatalysis

Enzyme immobilisation

Team collaboration

3D printing

Education

PhD in biocatalysis or related

Job description

University of Nottingham invites applications for a postdoctoral role focused on immobilising enzymes within 3D printed hydrogel networks to develop biocatalytic flow reactors. The project is part of an EPSRC Programme Grant, aiming to formulate 3D printable materials into functional products and optimise reactor performances.

The candidate will coordinate with the team to print suitable reactor geometries, maintain safe lab practices, contribute to publications, and present at national and