Technical Specialist in Materials Chemistry

Part time- 26 hours per week/ Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the research team of Distinguished Professor Carole Perry who performs research at the interfaces between chemistry, physics and bioscience. The technical specialist role is 0.7FTE. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of her research laboratories. They will provide technical services, including management of the laboratory equipment, have oversight of the Health and Safety requirements for the group and help manage research projects. The right candidate will also be directly involved with both the experimental and reporting aspects of research. An appreciation of, and co-ordination of the use of, research equipment is essential along with an appreciation for maintenance and servicing schedules as you will be the point of contact for both end users and engineers. Participation in general maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment and helping users with equipment bookings and stock control will form part of the duties. Some time will be allocated to supporting existing research projects in the group which at present include studies of fungal mycelia, antimicrobial peptides and peptide directed materials synthesis. This hands on role will suit someone with developed technical skills from a practical based scientific background with the ability to work closely with others. Some Health and Safety training would be advantageous. You will possess a good standard of general education with (ideally) at least three years of relevant experience, ideally in a HE environment, and be qualified to a minimum of NVQ3, City and Guilds Level 3, 2 A levels, ONC/OND or equivalent in a relevant subject.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.

Interview Date: W/c 24/11/2025. 

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

In the Department of Chemistry, courses are taught in modern, innovative spaces, offering excellent career prospects and accreditation by The Royal Society of Chemistry. The Department has an active research community with a diverse range of knowledge and expertise. The advertised post is to support the research of Professor Carole Perry, a University distinguished professor working in the fields of Bioinorganic and Materials Chemistry

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact distinguished Professor Carole Perry (carole.perry@ntu.ac.uk).

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today. 

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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