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We are looking for a passionate and creative scientist to join the group of Dr Aaron Trowbridge as a Research Associate at the University of Manchester (Department of Chemistry). The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team seeking to design new synthetic transformations using visible light. The post is available from 1st December 2025, or soon thereafter, for 1 year in the first instance, with the potential for renewal for a further year. The post is part of an EPSRC-funded research programme (PhotoOxyEdit), looking to develop photochemical methods for late-stage atomic oxygen insertion and single-atom editing of function-oriented molecules. These will expand the current chemical space towards previously inaccessible molecular architectures, and streamline the synthesis of function-oriented molecules. Specifically, we are looking for a synthetic chemist who is interested in new challenges and developing their skills in the field of molecular editing. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art instrumentation and collaborate with experts within a world-renowned department.

Responsibilities and requirements:

Responsibilities

• Carry out synthetic chemistry research focusing on photochemical methods and molecular editing within an EPSRC-funded project.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and utilize state-of-the-art instrumentation.
• Design and execute experiments to develop new transformations using visible light and late-stage atomic oxygen insertion.
• Contribute to scholarly outputs and participate in project meetings.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic chemistry, or related field, with a strong background in organic synthesis and a track record of high-quality research.
• Previous experience in photochemistry and radical chemistry is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a diverse research environment.

Our research group is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive space and values diversity, equality, and inclusion; applications from candidates who contribute to these goals are particularly welcome.

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan.

We positively welcome applications from women, who are currently under-represented at this grade. An appointment will be made on merit.

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Aaron Trowbridge

Email:aaron.trowbridge@manchester.ac.uk