Research Associate in Biomaterials Science

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Lancaster University in Lancaster invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in Biomaterials Science. The role is indefinite, subject to funding until 30.04.2027, and involves supporting departmental research on materials for sustainable agriculture.

The project collaborates with an industry partner and uses materials prep, characterisation and in vitro biological testing. The successful candidate will have hands-on chemistry lab experience, knowledge of safety systems, and ability

Qualifications

• Experience with prototype validation via biological testing (in vitro/in vivo).
• Competent knowledge of health and safety and experience implementing safe systems and controls.
• Experience working in a chemistry laboratory.

Skills

Bio testing validation

Health & safety

Chemistry lab experience

Job description

Research Associate in Biomaterials Science

The Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a full-time Research Associate in Biomaterials Science.This role is indefinite, however subject to funding, which is currently only available to a maximum date of 30.04.2027.

This role will provide essential support to the department’s research activities. The main project that you would be working on will use a variety of materials science techniques (including materials preparation and characterisation and in vitro biological testing) and offers an opportunity for you to directly impact the development of materials for sustainable agriculture (particularly how their properties may influence their interactions with plants). The project is in collaboration with an industry partner.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Have experienceof prototype validation via biological testing (e.g., in vitro/vivo).
• Be able to demonstrate competent knowledge of health and safety and have experience of implementing safe systems and controls.
• Have experience of working in a chemistry laboratory

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research. Please see the university’s family friendly webpages to find out more -Family-friendly Lancaster - Lancaster University
• The university is committed to supporting the professional and career development for all staff, for instance Lancaster University’s is fully commitment to the principles of thecorcordat to support the career development of researchers. This has resulted in the university receiving theHR Excellence in Research Award.

The Department of Chemistry was re-opened in 2012 and has undergone rapid expansion and development. The Department consists of a core complement of more than 20 members of academic staff and a thriving community of post-doctoral researchers, PGR and UG students with state-of-the-art labs housed in a completely refurbished building.

Further information about the Department is available at:Chemistry - Lancaster University

Lancaster University is highly ranked (10th overall in the UK Complete University Guide 2027). It was awarded the Times International University of the Year in 2020 and University of the Year in 2018, and holds a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University’s campus is located in 560 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the small but vibrant city of Lancaster.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr John hardy,[e-mail] and/or Prof. Ian [e-mail]