Research Associate - Synthetic Chemistry

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro-rata)

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Athena Swan Bronze Award

Career development

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a full-time Research Associate in Synthetic Chemistry. This role is indefinite, subject to funding, currently ending by 30.04.2027.

You will support departmental research with hands-on wet chemistry work and a focus on developing materials for sustainable agriculture in collaboration with an industry partner. The position offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge chemistry projects.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a chemistry laboratory using wet chemistry skills.
• Competent knowledge of health and safety and experience implementing safe systems and controls.
• Strong problem solving skills with experience overcoming challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to the Department of Chemistry's research activities.
• Work on a main project involving synthetic chemistry and analytical techniques, including spectroscopy.
• Collaborate with an industry partner to advance materials development for sustainable agriculture.

Skills

Wet chemistry techniques

Health & safety practices

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

The Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a full-time Research Associate in Synthetic Chemistry. This role is indefinite, subject to funding, currently ending by 30.04.2027.

You will support departmental research with hands-on wet chemistry work and a focus on developing materials for sustainable agriculture in collaboration with an industry partner. The position offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge chemistry projects.