Research Associate

Job reference: SAE-025579

Salary: £36,024 to £41,732 per annum depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Department of Chemistry

Hours Per Week: 1 FTE

Closing date: 10/06/2024

Contract Duration: 36 months

School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences

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The University invites applications for the above post, which is tenable in the first instance for 36 months and extendible for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance (to a total of 48 months). The post is to start on 01/07/24 or as soon as possible afterwards.

The post-holder will carry out research to investigate the biocatalytic degradation of thermoset plastic materials, using oxidative enzymes. More specifically, the post-holder will carry out research related to the directed evolution of enzymes, the biochemical and biophysical characterization of candidate enzymes, and the chemical analysis of enzymatic reactions. Thus, the candidate will be expected to design and perform laboratory-based experimentation, analyse the outcomes of the experiments, draw well-rationalised conclusions and communicate their findings to other parties. Working in a team, the successful candidate will need good communication skills and exchange technical information with scientists from different disciplines.

The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The Department 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 http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/                                                                      

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

What can you expect in return

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.

What you will get in return:

• 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

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr. Lu Shin Wong

Email: l.s.wong@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more

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