Research Fellow

Type of Contract: Funding limited for 36 months

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic synthetic organic chemist with a strong background in the synthesis and characterisation of liquid crystals to join a multidisciplinary team under the leadership of Dr Rebecca Walker. This post is supported by Dr Rebecca Walker’s EPSRC New Investigator Award ‘Chirality and the Ferroelectric Nematic Phase’. These novel materials have the potential to have a transformative effect on both our fundamental understanding of ferroelectricity in fluid phases, and on technologies such as liquid crystal displays.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6,  £38,249 - £39,355 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Rebecca Walker, Lecturer in Chemistry, e-mail: rebecca.walker@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 05 November 2025

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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