Research Associate (Fixed term)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) invites applications for a Research Associate to join a collaborative project with Mast Group Ltd. The role is a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension to 31 December 2027, depending on progress and funding.

You will apply state-of-the-art analytical methods, including HPLC and NMR, to study antibiotic stability in UTI diagnostics, working closely with LJMU and Mast Group Ltd scientists. An excellent benefits package is offered.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical experiments using HPLC and NMR spectroscopy to assess antibiotic stability.
• Characterise host-guest interactions and quantify their effects on antibiotic stability.
• Collaborate with scientists at LJMU and Mast Group Ltd to deliver project milestones.

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated Research Associate for a 12 month contract or to the 31st December 2027 whichever is the earlier, to join a collaborative project between Liverpool John Moores University and Mast Group Ltd, a leading manufacturer of clinical diagnostic products.

This project focuses on improving the stability and performance of antibiotics used in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) diagnostics through the application of advanced analytical chemistry.

You will employ a range of state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to characterise host-guest interactions and quantify their effects on antibiotic stability.

The project offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in both academic research and industrial product development, working closely with scientists at LJMU and Mast Group Ltd.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.