Research Associate in Synthetic Chemistry

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday leave (pro-rata)

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a researcher to support the Department of Chemistry's activities. The role engages in synthetic and analytical techniques and contributes to sustainable agriculture materials development in collaboration with an industry partner.

You will work within a thriving department with state-of-the-art labs and opportunities for professional development. Informal enquiries may be directed to the department.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chemistry laboratory using a range of wet chemistry skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety and experience implementing safe systems and controls.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to implement solutions to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to the Department's research activities.
• Assist in developing materials for sustainable agriculture through spectroscopy and related techniques.
• Collaborate with an industry partner involved in the project.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Health and safety

Problem solving

Communication and teamwork

Job description

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 synthetic and analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, etc.) 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.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working in a chemistry laboratory using a range of wet chemistry skills
• Be able to demonstrate competent knowledge of health and safety and have experience of implementing safe systems and controls.
• Have strong problem solving skills with experience of implementing solutions to overcome potential challenges.
• 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 the corcordat to support the career development of researchers. This has resulted in the university receiving the HR 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 Dodd [e-mail]

Benefits:

• 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.