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Research Associate in Artificial Photosynthesis

Newcastle University - School of Natural & Environmental Sciences

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £35,608 to £46,049 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 5th September 2025
Closes: 5th October 2025
Job Ref: 28504

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Are you looking for a project that builds on your organic synthesis skills and couples it to working on an artificial photosynthesis system for fuel production? If the answer is yes, then apply for a two-year Leverhulme funded post-doctoral position here at Newcastle University. The project will require a person that is adept at the synthesis of organic systems and their characterization. You will also need to carry out reactions initiated by light and identify products produced by disparate spectroscopic techniques including NMR/EPR spectroscopy and gas chromatography. You should also enjoy problem solving and have the capability to analyse data to work out a chemical process. It would also be beneficial to have a knowledge of applying time-resolved spectroscopic techniques to follow electron transfer events. 

You would join researchers within the subject of area of Chemistry which sits within the School of Natural & Environmental Sciences, working in the group of Prof Andy Benniston. The project lends scope for you to develop it further, as well as to enhance your career through University programmes. 

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

The position is fixed term for 24 months, full time (37 hours per week). Start dates and flexible working are negotiable. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

For more information on The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences please click here

To apply please send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages highlighting why you would be suitable for the position.

For an informal discussion about the project please email Prof Andy Benniston (andrew.bennniston@newcastle.ac.uk) copying in Kerry Harvey (kerry.harvey@newcastle.ac.uk) to arrange a Teams call.

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