Research Associate: PIM Membranes & Molecular Transport

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ride to work

EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry to join Dr Ashok Keerthi's group. The project focuses on synthetic chemistry, polymer membranes and molecular transport to create ultra-thin membranes and PIM-based devices, with aims in ionic gating and separations.

The successful candidate will publish work and contribute to new concepts. The role requires a PhD in relevant areas, strong experimental skills, and high English proficiency.

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic chemistry, polymer science or membranes with experimental work in chemistry, materials science or chemical engineering.
• Strong publication record in internationally peer‑reviewed journals and ability to write scientific reports and contribute to papers.
• Experience of working with electrochemical measurements, electrical source meters, precision electrical meters, patch‑clamp amplifiers, neuromorphic measurements.
• Significant experience of nanofabrication, measurement and characterization of ultrathin membranes, 2D materials van der Waals heterostructures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research and collaborate within the group and internationally as per project needs.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
• Write up research work for publication.
• Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.

Skills

PhD in Synthetic Chemistry / related

Publication track record

Electrochemical measurements

Nanofabrication

Communication skills

Education

PhD in synthetic chemistry / membranes / polymer science

Tools

Electrical measurement equipment

Nanofabrication tools

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry to join Dr Ashok Keerthi's group. The project focuses on synthetic chemistry, polymer membranes and molecular transport to create ultra-thin membranes and PIM-based devices, with aims in ionic gating and separations.

The successful candidate will publish work and contribute to new concepts. The role requires a PhD in relevant areas, strong experimental skills, and high English proficiency.