Research Associate - Analytical Chemistry for UTIs

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Development support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University invites applications for a Research Associate on a 12-month contract (to 31 December 2027, whichever is earlier) to join a joint project with Mast Group Ltd. The role focuses on improving antibiotic stability in UTIs using advanced analytical chemistry, including HPLC and NMR, in close collaboration with LJMU and Mast Group scientists.

This position offers exposure to both academic research and industrial product development, with benefits such as generous leave,

Responsibilities

• Use High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to characterize host–guest interactions and quantify their effects on antibiotic stability.

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University invites applications for a Research Associate on a 12-month contract (to 31 December 2027, whichever is earlier) to join a joint project with Mast Group Ltd. The role focuses on improving antibiotic stability in UTIs using advanced analytical chemistry, including HPLC and NMR, in close collaboration with LJMU and Mast Group scientists.

This position offers exposure to both academic research and industrial product development, with benefits such as generous leave,